Mbabane
Southern Africa, Eswatini
Eswatini
People from Mbabane are called:
Male/General:
Mbabanean
Pronunciation:
/ˌəmbɑːˈbɑːneɪ/
Etymology & Origin
Named after Chief Mbabane Kunene, a local Swazi leader.
About Mbabane
- Capital city of Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) in the Mdimba Mountains.
- Administrative capital while Lobamba serves as the royal and legislative capital.
- Major commercial center of the small landlocked kingdom.
- Important hub for sugar production and manufacturing.
- High-altitude city known for cool climate and mountain scenery.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 76,218 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- Eswatini
- Region:
- Southern Africa