Kariba, Zimbabwe

Kariba
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Kariba
Coordinates: 16°31′S 28°48′E / 16.517°S 28.800°E / -16.517; 28.800
Country	Zimbabwe
Province	Mashonaland West
District	Kariba District
Population  (2022 census)[1]
• Total	27,600
Time zone	UTC+2 (CAT)
Area code	061
Climate	Aw

Kariba is a resort town in Mashonaland West province, Zimbabwe, located close to the Kariba Dam at the north-eastern end of Lake Kariba, near the Zambian border. According to the 2022 Population Census, the town had a population of 27,600.^[1]

Located in the Zambezi Valley, Kariba is well known for its balmy climate and proximity to Lake Kariba, that draws in thousands of tourists all year round.