Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
666K
Population
1,707 km2
Area
56 Mbps
Internet
1,358m
Elevation
UTC+02:00
Timezone
OVERVIEW
Bulawayo is a city in Zimbabwe with a population of 666K. Internet speeds average 56 Mbps download. The city has 1,245 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Zimbabwe
Region
Southern Africa
Population
666K
Timezone
UTC+02:00
Elevation
1,358 m
Currency
ZWL
Language
Chibarwe
GPS
-20.15, 28.58
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
56 Mbps internet — adequate for most digital work
A mid-sized city of 665,952 people
INFRASTRUCTURE
1,245 total POIs 0.7 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
27
Cafes
11
Bars
32
Fast Food
13
Shopping
Supermarkets
50
Convenience
11
Shopping Malls
6
Healthcare
Hospitals
9
Clinics
17
Pharmacies
21
Education
Schools
142
Universities
9
Libraries
13
Recreation
Parks
17
Playgrounds
1
Sports
366
Cinemas
1
Museums
4
Theatres
2
Transport
Bus Stops
10
Train Stations
3
Fuel Stations
42
Services
Banks
24
ATMs
6
Post Offices
4
Police
20
Fire Stations
3
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
56 Mbps
Download
18 Mbps
Upload
50ms
Latency
2,532
Tests
786
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
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Best time to visit: Jan - Apr
26°
J
26°
F
23°
M
20°
A
17°
M
15°
J
14°
J
15°
A
17°
S
20°
O
23°
N
26°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Bulawayo known for?
Bulawayo is a city in Zimbabwe. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Bulawayo?
Bulawayo has an average download speed of 56 Mbps and upload speed of 18 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the population of Bulawayo?
The population of Bulawayo is approximately 666K.
What infrastructure does Bulawayo have?
Bulawayo has 1,245 mapped points of interest, including 27 restaurants, 9 hospitals, 142 schools.
What country is Bulawayo in?
Bulawayo is located in Zimbabwe.
