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Mbare Township, High-density residential suburb in southern Harare, Zimbabwe.

Mbare Township spans multiple neighborhoods with single-storey brick houses and residential flats accommodating thousands of residents near central Harare.

Established in 1907 by the Pioneer Column as the first township in Zimbabwe, Mbare initially served as housing for migrant workers during colonial times.

The Rufaro Stadium, with its capacity of 35,000 seats, stands as a central sports venue where the Dynamos Football Club plays home matches.

The Mbare Musika market functions as a primary distribution center for fresh produce, connecting farmers from regions like Mutare and Masvingo with urban consumers.

The Matapi Flats, originally constructed for single workers in the 1980s, now house approximately 30,000 residents in multi-family arrangements.

GPS coordinates: -17.85940,31.04690

Latest update: March 29, 2025 16:21

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