Chimanimani, originally known as Melsetter, is a mountainous district in Manicaland Province of eastern Zimbabwe. The district headquarters is the town of Chimanimani. Geography The district has an area of 3,450.14 km2. It is bounded on the east by Mozambique, on the north and northwest by Mutare District, on the west by Buhera District, and on the south by Chipinge District. The Chimanimani Mountains extend through the eastern part of the district, stretching for some 50 km (31 mi) and forming the border with Mozambique. The mountains are distinguished by large peaks, carved from a rifted quartzite massif. The highest peak is Monte Binga at 2,436 m (8,005 ft). Chimanimani National Park (171.1 km²) protects the Zimbabwean portion of the range. The Haroni River runs from north to south in a steep-sided valley west of the Chimanimani massif. It joins the Rusitu River in the southwest corner of the district, which then flows east into Mozambique to join the Buzi River. The village of Chimanimani lies west of the Haroni. Lower mountains run north and south through the center of the district. The western portion of the district lies in the valley of the Save River and its tributary the Odzi, which form the district's western boundary. People The population of the district was 134,939 in the 2012 census. The district's population is 94% rural. Administration The district is divided into 23 administrative wards. The administrative headquarters are in the town of Chimanimani. The district is divided into two Assembly parliamentary constituencies, Chimanimani East and Chimanimani West. Chimanimani Senate constituency includes the entire district together with Mutare South and Mutare West. Transport The district has three tarred roads. The main road between Mutare and Masvingo (P4, formerly A9) passes through the western edge of the district. The A10 road branches off the P4 in Wengezi in the district's northwestern corner, and runs north and south through the center of the district. A branch road connects Chimanimani town to the A10. A road branches eastwards from the northern portion of the A10, extending through Cashel to border post with Mozambique. History Cyclone Idai struck the district on 15 March 2019, bringing high winds and torrential rains that caused extensive flooding. The cyclone caused at least 169 deaths in the district, and extensive damage to crops, houses, and roads. Chimanimani Mountains Much of the range is composed of quartzite ridges, with Monte