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Chikomba District | |
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second-level administrative subdivision | |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| Province | Mashonaland East |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6,503 km2 (2,511 sq mi) |
| Population (2022 census) [1] | |
| • Total | 123,932 |
| • Density | 19/km2 (49/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (CEST) |
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