Strathaven, Harare

Strathaven is a hilly suburb of Harare, Zimbabwe. Strathaven is an affluent north-west suburb, largely known for its retail and shopping amenities and is bounded to the west by the suburb of Sentosa, Monovale to the south and to the east and the north by Avondale and Avondale West.

Strathaven
Coordinates: 17.7951654°S 31.0109115°E / -17.7951654; 31.0109115
CountryZimbabwe
ProvinceHarare
MunicipalityCity of Harare
Main PlaceHarare
Established1902
Area
  Total5.21 km2 (2.01 sq mi)
Population
 (2012)
  Total19,197
  Density3,700/km2 (9,500/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2012)
  Shona people85.9%
  Coloured3.4%
  Indian/Chinese1.5%
  White7.0%
  Other1.3%
First languages (2012)
  English28.6%
  Shona71.0%
  Other (mostly Ndebele)0.4%
Time zoneUTC+2 (CAT)
Postal code (street)
52X-625X
PO box
4

Like much of the northwest, the streets feature tree-lined avenues, which give the area a distinctive, garden suburb feel.

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