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'''Marondera''' (known as '''Marandellas''' until 1982) is a city in [[Mashonaland East]], |
'''Marondera''' (known as '''Marandellas''' until 1982) is a city in [[Mashonaland East]], Zimbabwe, located about 72 km east of [[Harare]]. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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It originated in 1890 as a rest house on the road from Salisbury (now [[Harare]]) to Umtali (now [[Mutare]]). It was first known as Marandella's Kraal, corrupted from |
It originated in 1890 as a rest house on the road from Salisbury (now [[Harare]]) to Umtali (now [[Mutare]]). It was first known as Marandella's Kraal, corrupted from Marondera, chief of the ruling VaRozvi people. This was later contracted to Marandellas. Later destroyed in the Shona resistance of 1896, the town was moved 4 miles (6 km) north to the Salisbury-[[Beira, Mozambique|Beira]] railway line. |
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Constituted a village in 1913, it became a town in 1943. During the South African [[Boer War|(Boer) War]] it was used by the British as a staging point for military operations into the [[South African Republic|Transvaal]], and in [[World War II]] it was a refuge for displaced [[Polish people|Poles]]. |
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==Geography== |
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High density suburbs of Marondera are Nyameni, Dombotombo, Rujeko, Yellow City, Rusike Park and Cherutombo. Medium density suburbs are Ruzawi Park, Cherutombo, Garikai medium density suburb, Ruware Park, Ruvimbo Park and Morning Side. Low density suburbs are Paradise Park, Borrodaille, Winston Park and Lendy Park. Marondera is liked by many due to its close proximity to the city of Harare.{{Citation needed|date=June 2017}} It has a very low crime rate and the people are hardworking.{{Citation needed|date=June 2017}} The transport system within the town is mainly licensed private sector operations. Privately owned public transport consists of licensed buses, minibuses and taxis. Residents are exposed to variety of newspapers namely the Herald, Financial Gazette, Zimbabwe Independent, Standard, Newsday, Dailynews, the local newspaper Chaminuka, Kwayedza and online newspapers such as NewZimbabwe.com, the Zimbabwean, Newsdze Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Situation etc. |
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== Demographics == |
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The indigenous population is mostly [[Shona people|Shona]]. |
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== Education == |
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Marondera is home to many schools and colleges: |
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* [[Bernard Mizeki College]] |
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* [[Marondera High School]] |
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* [[Peterhouse Boys' School]] |
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* [[Peterhouse Girls' School]] |
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* [[Ruzawi School]] |
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* [[Springvale House]] |
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* [[Waddilove High School]] |
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* [[Watershed College]] |
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== Climate == |
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|Dec rain days = 15 |
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|year rain days = 76 |
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|source 1 = [[World Meteorological Organization]]<ref name= WMO>{{cite web |
|source 1 = [[World Meteorological Organization]]<ref name= WMO>{{cite web |
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|title = World Weather Information Service – Marondera |
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== Demographics == |
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The town is multi-cultural, with a variety of ethnic groups. Within the African population is a proportion of people of [[Malawian]] origin whose parents migrated and took employment on the white owned tobacco farms. The main faiths in Marondera are secular traditional Christians, evangelicals and mapostori (a sect of old testament bible followers who live like ancient prophets and may dress in white robes). [[Islam]] is practised by a small number of people in Marondera [[Asians]] and those people of Malawian descent. The indigenous people of Marondera descend mainly from the [[Shona people|Shona]] royal families of [[Svosve]], and the nearby royal households of [[Chikwaka]] , [[Nyashanu]] and others royal family lives there the [[Mashonganyika]] family etc. They are traditionally farmers. |
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Marondera has several very good schools, which have been in operation for many years. The junior schools include Godfrey Huggins, Tapfuma School, Dombotombo School, [[Springvale House]], Digglefold,R.G Mugabe Primary School, Nyamei Primary School, Ruware Primary School and [[Ruzawi School]] and the senior schools are [[Marondera High|Marondera High School]], [[Peterhouse Boys' School]], [[Peterhouse Girls' School]], [[Rakodzi High]], [[Watershed College]], Nyameni High, Cherutombo High, Chitepo Secondary, [[Bernard Mizeki College]], [[Waddilove High School]] & [[Nagle House]]. The first black mayor of Marondera was [[T. K. Muronda]] in 1980.<ref> {{cite web|url=http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9051052/Marondera |title=Britannica.com |accessdate=28 December 2007}}</ref> |
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Marondera also boasts presence of private and public learning institutions such as [[Kushinga Phikelela|K]]<nowiki/>ushinga Phikelela Polytechnic to the east, along the Harare-Mutare road; [[University of Zimbabwe]] College of Agricultural Sciences located near [[Masomera Business Centre]]; and Umaa Institute owned by the educationist-cum-politician [[Cleopas Kundiona]]. |
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==Economy== |
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One of the earliest centres of white settlement in the former colony of [[Southern Rhodesia]], Marondera is one of the centres of Zimbabwe's large forestry and farming district and markets timber, tobacco, corn (maize), beef, and dairy products. Marondera also has industrial estates for manufacturing and factories etc., supermarkets, large commercial businesses, small businesses, a football stadium called Rudhaka stadium, recreational facilities and provincial government offices as well as a provincial hospital and clinics and is also home to the police provincial headquarters. Marondera town is represented by a member of parliament and is also home to the governor of mashonaland east province. |
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One of the most thriving enterprises in Marondera is the bakery industry which is seen by the presence of Proton Bakeries. |
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== Education == |
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It is an educational centre with numerous elite private and government schools in the area. Marondera houses some of the most popular high schools and junior schools in Zimbabwean history such as [[Bernard Mizeki College]], [[Peterhouse Boys' School]] and [[Peterhouse Girls' School]], [[Watershed College]], Rakodzi High School, [[Marondera High School (Where Dr. Takesure Chabaya attended his high school)]],Cherutombo high school, Nagle house and Wise Owl High School. Junior schools in Marondera include Barnies Junior School, [[Ruzawi School]], Godfrey Huggins, Digglefold School, Lendy Park, [[Springvale House]] and Wise Owl Primary School. It also houses an agricultural and commercial college aptly named Kushinga Phikelela and a government research station called Grasslands Research Station. |
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== Prominent Persons of Marondera == |
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Cleopas Kundiona |
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Lawrence katsiru |
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Ambrose Mutinhiri |
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Ashock Gulab |
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== Residential Suburbs == |
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1. Nyameni. |
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2. Cherutombo. |
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3. Ruzawi Park. |
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4. Ruvimbo Park. |
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5. Dombotombo. |
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6. Cherima.(Rujeko.) |
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7. Paradise Park. |
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8. Lendy Park. |
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9. Winston Park. |
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== References == |
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Revision as of 11:42, 26 September 2018
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Marondera | |
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| Coordinates: 18°11′23″S 31°32′48″E / 18.18972°S 31.54667°E | |
| Country |  Zimbabwe |
| Province | Mashonaland East |
| District | Marondera |
| Village | 1913 |
| Town | 1943 |
| City | 1982 |
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| Elevation | 1,688 m (5,538 ft) |
| Population (2013) | |
• Total | 68,017 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
| Climate | Cwb |
| Website | www.maronderardc.org.zw |
Marondera (known as Marandellas until 1982) is a city in Mashonaland East, Zimbabwe, located about 72 km east of Harare.
History
It originated in 1890 as a rest house on the road from Salisbury (now Harare) to Umtali (now Mutare). It was first known as Marandella's Kraal, corrupted from Marondera, chief of the ruling VaRozvi people. This was later contracted to Marandellas. Later destroyed in the Shona resistance of 1896, the town was moved 4 miles (6 km) north to the Salisbury-Beira railway line.
Constituted a village in 1913, it became a town in 1943. During the South African (Boer) War it was used by the British as a staging point for military operations into the Transvaal, and in World War II it was a refuge for displaced Poles.
Demographics
The indigenous population is mostly Shona.
Education
Marondera is home to many schools and colleges:
Climate
| Climate data for Marondera (1961–1990) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 24.8 (76.6) |
24.2 (75.6) |
24.2 (75.6) |
22.9 (73.2) |
21.5 (70.7) |
19.3 (66.7) |
19.2 (66.6) |
22.0 (71.6) |
25.5 (77.9) |
26.0 (78.8) |
25.8 (78.4) |
24.3 (75.7) |
23.3 (73.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 14.8 (58.6) |
14.7 (58.5) |
13.8 (56.8) |
11.5 (52.7) |
8.9 (48.0) |
6.1 (43.0) |
5.9 (42.6) |
7.3 (45.1) |
10.5 (50.9) |
12.5 (54.5) |
13.8 (56.8) |
14.5 (58.1) |
11.2 (52.2) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 193.4 (7.61) |
149.1 (5.87) |
90.3 (3.56) |
48.7 (1.92) |
10.1 (0.40) |
5.4 (0.21) |
3.0 (0.12) |
3.0 (0.12) |
6.8 (0.27) |
40.3 (1.59) |
113.1 (4.45) |
187.7 (7.39) |
850.9 (33.50) |
| Average rainy days | 14 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 76 |
| Source: World Meteorological Organization[1] | |||||||||||||
References
- ^ "World Weather Information Service – Marondera". World Meteorological Organization. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
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