Population
The current population of Makonde District is not publicly known. In 2010, the district population was estimated at 167,436 people. The next national population census in Zimbabwe is scheduled from 18 August 2012 through 28 August 2012.
Urban centers in the district include Chinhoyi, the provincial and district headquarters, Alaska approximately 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) directly west of Chinhoyi, and Lion's Den, which lies about 25 kilometres (16 mi), northwest of Chinhoyi, on the road to Chirundu.
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