[1] It is located in the eastern part of Zimbabwe, and covers an area of approximately 9,100 square kilometres (3,500 sq mi).
Until 1999, the economy of the area was flourishing and many of the local residents of Goromonzi were employed, and had jobs on commercial farms that were growing flowers and gourmet vegetables in greenhouses for export to Europe.
Traditional families now base their livelihoods on subsistence farming methods, growing corn, pumpkins and other crops that are dependent on rainfall.
At the current rate of inflation, the cost of fertilizers and seeds are prohibitive for them, and there is limited access to the market today.
Resources are strained to serve such a wide area; and some people have to walk 19 kilometres (12 mi) or more to get care.
Although malaria is not a serious problem due to Goromonzi’s altitude, schistosomiasis (bilharzia) is widespread and goes untreated, along with a multitude of parasitic infections and other easily treated illnesses.
New houses are springing up as a township is now being built to cater for middle-class citizens who have tired of the city life.