Mufakose
Mufakose is the totem of the Zumba 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.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Budiriro and Kuwadzana.
Budiriro
Suburb
Budiriro is a high-density suburb in the southwestern parts of Harare in Zimbabwe. Budiriro is situated 3½ km south of Mufakose.
Kuwadzana
Suburb
Kuwadzana is a residential suburb in Harare, Zimbabwe. Kuwadzana is situated 4½ km north of Mufakose.
Glen Norah
Suburb
Glen Norah is a high-density, working class suburb in southwest Harare, Zimbabwe. Glen Norah is situated 6 km southeast of Mufakose.
Mufakose
- Type: Suburb
- Description: Totem of the Zumba Shona people
- Category: locality
- Location: Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe, Southern Africa, Africa
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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
OpenStreetMap feature
place=suburb
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In Other Languages
“Mufakose” goes by many names.
- Bavarian: “Mufakose”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Cold Comfort and Warren Park 1.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses and Kafudzamomhe Avenue Bus Station.
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