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Mbabane
City in Hhohho, Eswatini
Overview
Mbabane, the capital of Eswatini, nestles amid lush mountains and offers a blend of modern amenities and authentic local flair. Known for its lively markets, friendly locals, and cooler climate, the city is a gateway to the country's scenic highland region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Eswatini
Region
Hhohho
Population
76,218
Time Zone
Africa/Mbabane
Coordinates
-26.32°, 31.13°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$970
Local Cost
$460
Local Income
$250
Cashless
35
English
75
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
Internet Speed
13 Mbps
Upload
7 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
4
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MTS
Distance
29 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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