Murewa
Murehwa | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Murewa Caves: San paintings | |
| Coordinates: 17°39′S 31°47′E / 17.650°S 31.783°E | |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| Province | Mashonaland East |
| District | Murehwa District |
| Elevation | 1,368 m (4,488 ft) |
| Population (2012 Census) | |
• Total | 16,666 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (CEST) |
| Climate | BSh |
Murewa, originally known as Mrewa and alternatively rendered Muhrewa, is a township (and district) in Zimbabwe, 75 kilometers northeast of the capital Harare, on the road to Tete (Mozambique). It is situated almost 1400 m above sea level. In 2002, the number of inhabitants was 8398. Public and private buildings are simple. "Growthpoint" and village have the character of a township. Nearby there are the Murewa Caves having three tunnels, some as short as 9 km, and other sites with rock paintings of the San. These paintings are at least 1000 years old.