Rowena
Rowena is a locality in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and has an elevation of 1,314 metres. Rowena is situated nearby to the suburb Kenilworth, as well as near the locality Greenspan.Places of Interest
Highlights include The Cenotaph.
The Cenotaph
Memorial
The Cenotaph is a war memorial in the city of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, commemorating personnel who died in the world wars and subsequent conflicts. Located in the gardens of the Bulawayo Post Office, it was dedicated "To Our Glorious Dead" in 1921, but was later unveiled by Edward, Prince of Wales in 1925. The Cenotaph is situated 4 km south of Rowena.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Makokoba and Bulawayo.
Makokoba
Suburb
Makhokhoba is a suburb of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. It was the first black African township in the city. The suburb is named after the actions of Mr Fallon, the Native Commissioner, who used walk around with a stick. Makokoba is situated 2½ km south of Rowena.
Bulawayo
Photo: Digr, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Bulawayo is a relaxed, elegant industrial city with wide tree-lined boulevards, in western Zimbabwe. Several World Heritage sites, including historic monuments from the precolonial era and national parks, are within an hour's drive from Bulawayo, making it a great tourist destination.
Bradfield
Suburb
Bradfield is a neighbourhood in the city of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Bradfield is situated 6 km south of Rowena.
Rowena
- Type: Locality
- Location: Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Southern Africa, Africa
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Latitude
-20.11944° or 20° 7′ 10″ southLongitude
28.58389° or 28° 35′ 2″ eastElevation
1,314 metres (4,311 feet)Open location code
5GFCVHJM+6HGeoNames ID
1106057
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