Sanyati
| Sanyati | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Sanyati Sanyati located in Zimbabwe Map | |
| Coordinates: 17°57′00″S 29°18′27″E / 17.95000°S 29.30750°ECoordinates: 17°57′00″S 29°18′27″E / 17.95000°S 29.30750°E | |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| Province | Mashonaland West |
| District | Kadoma District |
| City | Sanyati Municipality |
| Elevation | 850 m (2,790 ft) |
| Population (2004 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 2,918 |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+1) |
| Climate | Cwa |
Sanyati is a town in Zimbabwe.
Location
The town is located in Kadoma District, in Mashonaland West Province, in northern central Zimbabwe. This location is about 100 kilometres (62 mi), by road, northwest of the city of Kadoma, where the district headquarters are located.[1] Sanyati is located on the east bank of the Sanyati River, about 60 kilometres (37 mi), by road, northeast of the town of Gokwe, on the opposite side of the river.[2] The coordinates of Sanyati are: 17° 57' 0.00"S, 29° 18' 27.00"E (Latitude:17.9500; Longitude:29.3075).
Overview
The town of Sanyati and the surrounding sub-district known as Sanyati Subdistrict lie in an area known as the Sanyati Tribal Trust Lands, which is a major cotton-producing area in Zimbabwe. The town is the location of Sanyati Baptist Mission. The mission owns and administers: (a) Sanyati Baptist Hospital (b) Sanyati Baptist Primary School and (c) Sanyati Baptist High School. In the central business district, the main activities include welding, carpentry and masonry. Activities related to farming (farm supply shops and produce purchase points) are also prevalent in the town. ZB Bank Limited, a commercial bank, and Share Wealth (Pvt) Ltd, a microfinance service, maintain branches in town.[3] The town is also served by Sanyati Baptist Mission Airport.
History
The Jese area of Sanyati, under chief Hozhele, is the home village of the late Alice Msimanga, also known as Mkwakwa, who is the mother of the founder and executive director of Freestigma Africa Trust, an NGO, which operates in Southern Africa.
Population
In 2004, the population of the town was estimated at 2,918.[4] The current population of the town is not publicly known. The next national population census in Zimbabwe is scheduled from 18 August 2012 through 28 August 2012.[5]