Odzi

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Odzi is a village in Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe located 32 km west of Mutare just off the main Harare-Mutare road. Odzi was established as a railway siding in 1899. It serves as a small trading centre in a tobacco and mix farming region. Petalite, Tantalite and tungsten ores are mined in the area.

Coordinates: 18°58′S32°22′E / 18.967°S 32.367°E / -18.967; 32.367


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