Mwami, Zimbabwe
# Mwami, Zimbabwe

Mwami is a settlement in the province of Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe.

## Location

Mwami is located approximately 33 kilometres (21 mi), by road, north-east of Karoi, the nearest large town, and the location of the district headquarters. This is approximately 120 kilometres (75 mi), by road, north-west of Chinhoyi, the nearest large city and the location of the provincial headquarters. Mwami is located approximately 235 kilometres (146 mi), by road, north-west of Harare, the capital and largest city in Zimbabwe.

The geographical coordinates of Mwami, Zimbabwe are:16°40'10.0"S, 29°46'30.0"E (Latitude:-16.669444, Longitude:29.775000). Mwami sits at an average elevation of 1,246 metres (4,088 ft) above mean sea level.

## Overview

Mwami, Zimbabwe was formerly known as Miami and was renamed in the early 1980s.

## Minerals

The area around Mwami, Zimbabwe is known to contain modalite, topaz, quarts and andalusite. Large crystals of euclase and other minerals have been mined from the area.

## Health

The community is served by Mwami Hospital, a public health facility.

