A few facts about Gweru
- Gweru is among the ten largest cities in Zimbabwe; about 160,000 people live here.
- It's the largest place in the Midlands Province.
- It's about 223 km to Harare, the country's largest city.
- Towns nearby: Shurugwi (32 km), Redcliff (46 km) and Kwekwe (58 km).