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Mbabane
A street in downtown Mbabane
A street in downtown Mbabane
Mbabane is located in Eswatini
Mbabane
Mbabane
Location in Eswatini
Country  Eswatini
District Hhohho
Founded 1902
Area
 • Total 81.76 km2 (31.57 sq mi)
Elevation
1,243 m (4,078 ft)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 94,874
 • Density 1,160.40/km2 (3,005.41/sq mi)
Postal code
H100
Climate Cwb

Mbabane is the capital city of the African country of Eswatini. It is on the Mbabane River and the Polinjane River in the Mdimba Mountains. The city is in the district of Hhohho and is also the district capital. The city has an estimated population of 70,000 people.

The town grew after the country's administrative centre moved there from Manzini in 1902. It is also the commercial center for the surrounding region. Tin and iron are mined nearby.

siSwati is the main language of the city but many people also speak English. The economy of Mbabane, like the country as a whole, is based on tourism and sugar exports.


Images for kids

  • Abacus Backpackers Mbabane Swaziland

    View of Mbabane

  • Swaziland - Portable market hut in Mbabane

    Portable market hut in Mbabane, 1979

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Mbabane para niños

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