Goromonzi Rural District Council

Goromonzi Rural District Council
Goromonzi which is a peri urban district in Mashonaland East Province covers an area of 254 072 square kilometres

Introduction

Goromonzi which is a peri urban district in Mashonaland East Province covers an area of 254 072 square kilometres. The district falls under Agro-Ecological zone with rainfall pattern of 800-1000mm. The area has communal, commercial farming, mining, horticultural activities and formal employment and informal sector. The district is fast growing due to its proximity to urban areas.
The council serves a population of 386, 199 where 52% (199,006) are females and 48% (187,193) are males. The district has 101,631 households with an average household size of 3.8. The council is a spoke council in the hub and spoke programme for gender mainstreaming, being mentored by Murehwa RDC


Key Achievements

Gender and Environmental Management committees chaired by women.
Council has an inclusive local economic development plan.
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Stories of change

