Boora | |
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  Boora Location in Zimbabwe | |
| Coordinates: 20°03′34″S31°52′40″E / 20.059559°S 31.877765°E Coordinates: 20°03′34″S31°52′40″E / 20.059559°S 31.877765°E | |
| Country |  |
| Province | Masvingo Province |
| District | Bikita District |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) |
Boora is a ward, situated in Bikita District, Masvingo Province in south-eastern part of Zimbabwe.
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