Chimoio
Place in Manica Province, Mozambique / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Chimoio [ʃĩˈmoju] is the capital of Manica Province in Mozambique. It is the fifth-largest city in Mozambique.
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Chimoio | |
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Coordinates: 19°06′59″S 33°29′00″E | |
Country | Mozambique |
Provinces | Manica Province |
District | Manica District |
City status | 1969 |
Area | |
• Total | 174 km2 (67 sq mi) |
Elevation | 664 m (2,178 ft) |
Population (2017 census) | |
• Total | 372,821 |
• Density | 2,100/km2 (5,500/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
Climate | Cwa |
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Chimoio's name under Portuguese administration was Vila Pery. Vila Pery developed under Portuguese rule as an important agricultural and textiles centre.
The town lies on the railway line from Beira to Bulawayo, near the Cabeça do Velho rock and the Chimanimani National Park (see Wikivoyage:Chimoio). Located about 95 km from the Zimbabwean border, it has been a major destination for Zimbabwean immigrants looking for employment in Mozambique.