Jumbo, Zimbabwe Explained

Jumbo
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:Zimbabwe
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Zimbabwe
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Zimbabwe
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Mashonaland Central
Population Total:4,253
Population As Of:1982
Established Title:Established
Established Date:1890

Jumbo is a village in the province of Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe. It is located in the Mazowe valley about 10 km north-east of Mazowe. According to the 1982 Population Census, the village had a population of 4,253 people. Ancient gold workings have been found in the area. The village grew around the Jumbo Mine, established in 1890.

-17.4667°N 85°W

.jumbo dam has an ongoing project of Acqua culture and recreational facilities. It is located 12kms west of Mazowe township.main activities will be fish farming. Boat cruising and more activities