Mwami, Zimbabwe
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 Rich blue Euclase crystal from the Lost Hope Mine, near Mwami, Zimbabwe | |
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| Coordinates: 16°40′10″S 29°46′30″E / 16.66944°S 29.77500°E / -16.66944; 29.77500 | |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| Province | Mashonaland West |
| District | Hurungwe District |
| Elevation | 1,246 m (4,088 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (not observed) |
| Area code | 029 |
Mwami is a settlement in the province of Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe.[1]
Location
Mwami is located approximately 33 kilometres (21 mi), by road, north-east of Karoi, the nearest large town, and the location of the district headquarters.[2] This is approximately 120 kilometres (75 mi), by road, north-west of Chinhoyi, the nearest large city and the location of the provincial headquarters.[3] Mwami is located approximately 235 kilometres (146 mi), by road, north-west of Harare, the capital and largest city in Zimbabwe.[4]
The geographical coordinates of Mwami, Zimbabwe are:16°40'10.0"S, 29°46'30.0"E (Latitude:-16.669444, Longitude:29.775000).[5] Mwami sits at an average elevation of 1,246 metres (4,088 ft) above mean sea level.[6]
Overview
Mwami, Zimbabwe was formerly known as Miami and was renamed in the early 1980s.[7]
Minerals
The area around Mwami, Zimbabwe is known to contain modalite, topaz, quarts and andalusite. Large crystals of euclase and other minerals have been mined from the area.[8][9]
Health
The community is served by Mwami Hospital, a public health facility.[10]
See also
References
- ^ National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (8 January 1994). "Geographical Names: Mwami, Zimbabwe". Bethesda, Maryland, United States: National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
- ^ Google (24 May 2020). "Road Distance Between Mwami, Zimbabwe And Karoi, Zimbabwe" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
- ^ Google (24 May 2020). "Road Distance Between Mwami, Zimbabwe And Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
- ^ Google (24 May 2020). "Road Distance Between Mwami, Zimbabwe And Harare, Zimbabwe" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
- ^ Google (24 May 2020). "Location of Mwami, Zimbabwe" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
- ^ Floodmap (24 May 2020). "Elevation of Mwami, Zimbabwe". Floodmap.net. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
- ^ Parliament of Zimbabwe (3 December 2013). "Names Alteration Act 10/14: Part V: Unincorporated Urban Areas And Business Centres: Old–Miami, New–Mwami" (PDF). Harare: Parliament of Zimbabwe. Archived from the original (Archived from the original on 3 December 2013) on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
- ^ Mining Zimbabwe (11 February 2019). "What minerals are mined in Zimbabwe?". Harare: Miningzimbabwe.com. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- ^ E-Rocks (21 March 2013). "Minerals from St Anns Mine, Mwami, Zimbabwe". Berkshire, United Kingdom: E-Rocks.com. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- ^ Google (25 May 2020). "Location of Mwami Hospital, Zimbabwe" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
External links
- Euclase from Lost Hope Mine, Mwami, Zimbabwe