Highfield, Harare
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Highfield is the second oldest high-density suburb or township in Harare, Zimbabwe built to house Rhodesians of African origin, the first being Mbare. Highfield was founded on what used to be Highfields Farm. It is of historical, cultural and political significance to Zimbabwe and is known as Fiyo in local slang. It is one of the birthplaces of the Zimbabwe African National Union and is home to several prominent people in the country such as Gregy Vambe and Oliver Mtukudzi, and formerly Robert Mugabe.
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Highfield | |
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High density Suburb | |
Nickname: Fiyo | |
Coordinates: 17°53′42″S 30°59′26″E | |
Urban ward | Highfield |
Government | |
• Type | Harare City Council |
Elevation | 1,586 m (5,203 ft) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
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