Jumbo, Zimbabwe

Jumbo is a village in the province of Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe. It is located in the Mazowe valley about 10 km north-east of Mazowe. According to the 1982 Population Census, the village had a population of 4,253. Ancient gold workings have been found in the area. The village grew around the Jumbo Mine, established in 1890.

Coordinates: 17°28′S 30°55′E / 17.467°S 30.917°E / -17.467; 30.917

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