Mufakose

Mufakose is the totem of the Shona people of central Zimbabwe who settled in the Mazoe valley in the early nineteenth century. Three brothers of Mhofu totem Shayachimwe Mukombami, Nyakudya Chiweshe and Gutsa left their ancestral lands under Nyashanu in Buhera after domestic issues.
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Budiriro and Kuwadzana.

Suburb
is a high-density suburb in the southwestern parts of in . It is the largest suburb by population in and in with about 90,000 people. There are about 30,000 houses but only two clinics and five elementary schools. is situated 3½ km south of Mufakose.

Suburb
is a residential suburb in , . It was originally known as Parkridge Fontainebleau. It lies on the city's western border, just south of the main Harare-Bulawayo road. is situated 4½ km north of Mufakose.

Suburb
is a high-density, working class suburb in southwest , . is situated 6 km southeast of Mufakose.

Mufakose

Latitude
-17.86758° or 17° 52′ 3″ south
Longitude
30.92507° or 30° 55′ 30″ east
Elevation
1,415 metres (4,642 feet)
Open location code
5GJG4WJG+X2
Open­Street­Map ID
node 5518738478
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­suburb
Geo­Names ID
1085492
Wiki­data ID
Q6931991
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  • Bavarian: Mufakose

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