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Meet people in Harare

Members from Harare and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

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A few facts about Harare

  • Harare is the capital and the largest city of Zimbabwe, home to about 1.5 million people.
  • Harare is also the centre of the region that shares its name.
  • Towns nearby: Harare Western Suburbs (19 km), Chitungwiza (21 km) and Ruwa (21 km).

Where to meet in Harare

Skip the dinner reservation for a first date in Harare. A coffee, a gallery or a walk through a market gives you something to talk about and an easy way to end it after an hour.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Harare: questions and answers

How far around Harare can I search?

More than 2.1 million people live within 50 km of Harare, in 6 towns and cities including Chitungwiza, Ruwa and Norton. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Harare free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Harare or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Harare real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Harare?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Zimbabwe or abroad.

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