Estate in Kwekwe, Zimbabwe
| Munyati Umniati | |
|---|---|
| Estate | |
| Coordinates: 18°39′S 29°47′E / 18.650°S 29.783°E / -18.650; 29.783 | |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| District | Kwekwe |
| Government | |
| • Type | Democracy |
| • Body | Ministry of Energy and Power Development |
| Population | |
| • Total | 2,000 |
Munyati (formerly Umniati) is an estate in Midlands province in Zimbabwe owned by the Zimbabwe Power Company (a subsidiary of ZESA) . It is located about 29 km (18 miles) north of Kwekwe on the main Harare-Bulawayo road, which was about 5 km (3.1 miles) away from the village center. In 1938, a coal-fired power station was built in the area and the village was established to house the personnel. It also has a few shops for regular shopping, a primary and secondary (high) school and a football team called Tigers. Gold, copper, stibnite and tungsten are mined in the area. Munyati happens to be the name of a river in this region.
Education
Munyati has educational facilities for its community members.
Schools
As a small estate, Munyati offers three stages of education which are Preschool, Primary School and High School. The educational facilities in Munyati are named Munyati Pre-School, Munyati Primary School and Munyati High School . Locally, over 500 children/students are enrolled every year. Some come from near cities, "Kwekwe" and Villages.
See also
References
- Selous, Frederick Courtney (19 May 2011). "XXV". Travel and Adventure in South-East Africa. New York: Cambridge University Press. p. 445. ISBN 978-1108031165.
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