# Kwekwe

> city in Zimbabwe

**Wikidata**: [Q399083](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q399083)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kwekwe)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kwekwe

## Summary
Kwekwe is a city in Zimbabwe, founded in 1898, serving as an administrative center within the Midlands Province and Kwekwe District. With a population of 93,072 as of 2002, it functions as a significant urban settlement in the southern African nation.

## Key Facts
- Country: Zimbabwe (sovereign state in southern Africa)
- Inception: 1898
- Population: 93,072 (as of 2002)
- Located in: Kwekwe District and Midlands Province
- Coordinates: Latitude -18.916666666667, Longitude 29.983333333333; and Latitude -18.928055555556, Longitude 29.815
- Elevation: 1,220 metres (GNS data) and 1,203 metres (secondary source)
- Aliases: Que Que, Kwe Kwe
- Local dialing code: 055
- Timezone: UTC+02:00
- UN/LOCODE: ZWKWE
- Wikimedia Commons category: Kwekwe
- Coat of arms image: Available on Wikimedia Commons
- Wikipedia languages: 29 languages (including English, Arabic, Chinese, etc.)

## FAQs
- **What country and geographical region is Kwekwe part of?** Kwekwe is located in Zimbabwe, specifically within the Midlands Province and Kwekwe District. It lies in southern Africa.  
- **When was Kwekwe established?** The city was founded in 1898, predating Zimbabwe's independence in 1980.  
- **What is Kwekwe’s population and demographic significance?** As of 2002, Kwekwe had a population of 93,072, making it a mid-sized urban center in Zimbabwe.  
- **How can Kwekwe be identified internationally?** It bears the UN/LOCODE ZWKWE, the GND ID 4403473-8, the VIAF ID 137374529, and the geonames ID 888710.  
- **What alternative names does Kwekwe have?** The city is also referred to as Que Que or Kwe Kwe in historical contexts.  
- **What infrastructure and administrative roles does Kwekwe serve?** It serves as the seat for Kwekwe District and Midlands Province, with a local dialing code of 055 and timezone UTC+02:00.  

## Why It Matters
Kwekwe represents a critical urban hub in Zimbabwe’s Midlands Province, anchoring regional administrative and economic functions. As a historically significant city (founded in 1898), it provides infrastructure for surrounding communities and contributes to Zimbabwe’s human settlement landscape. Its inclusion in international databases (e.g., UN/LOCODE, VIAF) underscores its relevance in global logistical and cartographic frameworks.  

## Notable For
- **Historical Persistence**: Founded in 1898, predating Zimbabwe’s independence by 82 years.  
- **Dual Naming**: Recognized by both "Que Que" and "Kwe Kwe" aliases, reflecting colonial and local naming conventions.  
- **Elevation Extremes**: One of Zimbabwe’s cities with documented elevations above 1,200 metres (1,220 m and 1,203 m).  
- **Multilingual Recognition**: Featured in 29 Wikipedia language editions, including non-European languages like Arabic, Chinese, and Swahili.  
- **International Logistics**: Assigned a unique UN/LOCODE (ZWKWE) for global trade coordination.  
- **Administrative Significance**: Hosts both district-level (Kwekwe District) and provincial-level (Midlands Province) governance.  

## Body  
### History and Establishment  
Kwekwe was established in 1898, emerging as an urban settlement during Zimbabwe’s colonial period. Its inception predates Zimbabwe’s independence on April 18, 1980, by 82 years. The city’s historical trajectory is reflected in its dual aliases, "Que Que" and "Kwe Kwe," which denote shifts in nomenclature over time.  

### Geographical and Administrative Context  
Kwekwe is situated in central Zimbabwe within the Midlands Province and Kwekwe District. Its coordinates are documented as latitude -18.916666666667, longitude 29.983333333333, and alternatively as latitude -18.928055555556, longitude 29.815. Elevation measurements vary between 1,220 metres (per GNS data) and 1,203 metres (secondary source), placing it at a high-altitude region.  

### Demographics and Settlement Classification  
Classified as a "city" and "human settlement," Kwekwe is a large permanent human settlement with a population of 93,072 recorded in 2002. Its urban identity is reinforced by its inclusion in international human settlement databases, with 31 Wikipedia sitelinks.  

### Infrastructure and Communications  
Kwekwe operates on a local dialing code of 055 and observes a UTC+02:00 timezone. For logistical purposes, it holds the UN/LOCODE ZWKWE. Elevation data indicates its terrain characteristics, with values of 1,220 metres and 1,203 metres cited in separate sources.  

### Media and Representation  
The city’s visual identity includes a mosque image on Wikimedia Commons and a coat of arms image accessible via the same platform. It is categorized under "Kwekwe" in Wikimedia Commons and has a dedicated Wikipedia page available in 29 languages, including English, Arabic, and Chinese.  

### International Identification Systems  
Kwekwe is cataloged across multiple identification networks:  
- GND ID: 4403473-8  
- VIAF ID: 137374529  
- Freebase ID: /m/08vljz  
- Geonames ID: 888710  
- Who’s on First ID: 421179969  
- OpenStreetMap Node ID: 252622793  
- OpenWeatherMap City ID: 888710  
- Library of Congress Authority ID: n96901130  
- National Library of Israel J9U ID: 987007535499805171  
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID: place/Kwekwe  
- Amazon SNARC ID: Amazon  
- PWN Encyclopedia ID: 3929651  
- Yale Lux ID: place/139d88e7-5911-43ad-ac8e-3e3f0a9dac0a  

### Administrative and Regional Integration  
Kwekwe serves as a focal point for regional administration, located within Kwekwe District and Midlands Province. Its governance structure aligns with Zimbabwe’s provincial system, while its GNS Unique Feature ID (-2313900) underscores its recognition in national geographic registries.

## References

1. GEOnet Names Server. 2018
2. Virtual International Authority File
3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
4. GeoNames
5. BBC Things
6. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/zw.htm)
7. Quora
8. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File