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Mbabane

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Mbabane, Swaziland’s capital and biggest city, with a population of 94,874 people. In the Mdzimba Mountains, it is situated on the Mbabane River and its tributary, the Polinjane River.

Mbabane has a gentler, more moderate humid subtropical climate due to its elevation. Only four days of frost occur on average in the city each year. The average yearly temperature is 11 degrees Celsius (52 degrees Fahrenheit) in July and 22 degrees Celsius (72 degrees Fahrenheit) in January.

Mbabane is situated in the Mdimba Mountains, on the Mbabane River and its tributary, the Polinjane River, in the district of Hhohho, of which it is also the capital. The city’s average elevation is 1243 meters. Mbangweni, Sidwashini, Kent Rock, Sandla, Westridge Park, Malunge, New Checkers, Msunduza, and Vukutentele are some of the suburbs.

Ngwenya-Oshoek is Mbabane’s nearest border crossing with South Africa, and although siSwati is the predominant language, English is widely spoken. Mbabane, as well as Swaziland as a whole, is reliant on tourism and sugar exports. It also serves as a commercial centre for the local area, including neighboring tin and iron mines. The city contains two light industry sites.

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Mbabane | Introduction

Mbabane – Info Card

POPULATION :  94,874
FOUNDED :   1902
TIME ZONE :
LANGUAGE :  English (official), siSwati (official)
RELIGION :  Zionist 40% (a blend of Christianity and indigenous ancestral worship), Roman Catholic 20%, Muslim 10%, other 30%
AREA :  150 km2 (60 sq mi)
ELEVATION :  1,243 m (4,078 ft)
COORDINATES :  26°19′S 31°08′E
SEX RATIO : • Male: 49.32%
• Female: 50.68%
ETHNIC :  African 97%, European 3%
AREA CODE :
POSTAL CODE :  H100
DIALING CODE :  +268
WEBSITE :  Official Website

How To Travel To Mbabane

Manzini International Airport is the closest airport. It is perhaps the country’s only one. Manzini is connected to Johannesburg by South African Airways. Mbabane is readily accessible from South Africa and Mozambique. Numerous minibuses connect Maputo to Manzini/Mbabane. Between Johannesburg and Durban, there is a regular bus service. If you drive your own vehicle, you’ll find nice asphalt roads and multiple gas stations/shops along major thoroughfares. Taxis depart towards south Africa in minibuses from the taxi station near Swazi plaza. In South Africa, there are minibus taxis that run between Mbabane and Nelspruit.

Prices In Mbabane

Tourist (Backpacker) – 33 $ per day. Estimated cost per 1 day including:meals in cheap restaurant, public transport, cheap hotel.

Tourist (regular) – 100 $ per day. Estimated cost per 1 day including:mid-range meals and drinks,transportation, hotel.

MARKET / SUPERMARKET

Milk 1 liter $ 0.97
Tomatoes 1 kg $ 1.80
Cheese 0.5 kg $ 2.60
Apples 1 kg $ 1.35
Oranges 1 kg $ 1.00
Beer (domestic) 0.5 l $ 0.90
Bottle of Wine 1 bottle $ 3.50
Coca-Cola 2 liters $ 1.30
Bread 1 piece $ 0.60
Water 1.5 l $ 1.25

RESTAURANTS

Dinner (Low-range) for 2 $ 19.00
Dinner (Mid-range) for 2 $
Dinner (High-range) for 2 $
Mac Meal or similar 1 meal $
Water 0.33 l $ 0.47
Cappuccino 1 cup $ 1.20
Beer (Imported) 0.33 l $ 1.10
Beer (domestic) 0.5 l $ 0.90
Coca-Cola 0.33 l $ 0.50
Coctail drink 1 drink $

ENTERTAINMENT

Cinema 2 tickets $ 4.50
Gym 1 month $ 23.00
Men’s Haircut 1 haircut $
Theatar 2 tickets $
Mobile (prepaid) 1 min. $ 0.19
Pack of Marlboro 1 pack $ 2.55

CLOTHES / SHOES

Jeans (Levis 501 or similar) 1 $ 34.00
Dress summer (Zara, H&M) 1 $ 22.00
Sport shoes (Nike, Adidas) 1 $ 60.00
Leather shoes 1 $ 50.00

TRANSPORTATION

Gasoline 1 liter $ 0.83
Taxi Start $
Taxi 1 km $
Local Transport 1 ticket $

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