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Lobamba
City in Hhohho, Eswatini
Overview
Lobamba is Eswatini's spiritual and cultural capital, home to the monarchy and most national ceremonies. Set amidst scenic hills, the city blends royal tradition with lively local neighborhoods, making it a unique window into Swazi heritage.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Eswatini
Region
Hhohho
Population
114,585
Time Zone
Africa/Mbabane
Coordinates
-26.47°, 31.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$835
Local Cost
$375
Local Income
$210
Cashless
35
English
55
Temperature
19.6°C
Summer Avg
22.9°C
Winter Avg
15.3°C
Record High
42.3°C
Record Low
2.3°C
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
735 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MTS
Distance
13 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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