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Bhunya, Eswatini

Manzini Region · Eswatini

Bhunya is a small town in Manzini Region, Eswatini with a population of 3,046. Elevation: 2,828 ft (862 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,046 Population 49/sq mi density
2,828 ft Elevation 862 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
48.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Mbabane Timezone

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About Bhunya

Bhunya Airfield is a rural airstrip serving Bhunya, a forest products community in the Manzini Region of Eswatini. It is 8 kilometres (5 mi) southwest of the town.

People

Population3,046
Density49/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain48.3 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation2,828 ft (862 m)
Population3,046
Population Density49 / sq mi
Elevation2,828 ft (862 m)
Coordinates-26.5385°, 31.0118°
TimezoneAfrica/Mbabane
Country🇸🇿 Eswatini
State / ProvinceManzini Region
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation48.3 inches (1,226 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.3 inches (1 cm)

About Bhunya

Bhunya is a small town in Eswatini (Manzini Region) with a population of 3,046. The city sits at an elevation of 2,828 feet (862 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Mbabane.

Climate in Bhunya

Bhunya has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 879 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 136.5
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 155.6
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 101.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 42.6
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 13.3
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 18.1
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 11.9
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 22.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 37.5
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 103.9
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 117.4
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 118.6
Bhunya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 313 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,828 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average60.8°F
13% above Eswatini avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,828 ft (862 m)
Area62.8 sq mi (162.5 km²)
Population Density49/sq mi
Coordinates-26.5385°N, 31.0118°W
TimezoneAfrica/Mbabane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"
27% above Eswatini avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.81"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6.

Jul 7, 2013 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa M4.6 109 km
Feb 7, 2000 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M4.5 31 km
May 27, 2012 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa M4.4 69 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 6.8 in Wettest
February 71°F (22°C) 6.1 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
April 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
June 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 52°F (11°C) 0.5 in Coldest
August 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
September 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
October 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in
November 69°F (20°C) 5.5 in
December 71°F (21°C) 6.1 in

Bhunya has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 52°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.8") and June the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Bhunya

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
School Ground Nthuthuko Primary - - - -
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Museums in Bhunya

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Swaziland National Museum

Libraries in Bhunya

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Mbabane national library0.0
Sifundzani Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bhunya

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mbabane Market

Gas Stations in Bhunya

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Puma

Stadiums & Teams in Bhunya

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Airports Near Bhunya

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
King Mswati III International AirportSHOLarge Airport
Matsapha International AirportMTSMedium Airport
Amsterdam Airport-Small Airport
Kubuta Airport-Small Airport
Msauli Airport-Small Airport
New Scotland Airport-Small Airport
Nhlangano Airport-Small Airport
Piet Retief Airport-Small Airport
Piggs Peak Airport-Small Airport
Tshaneni Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Mbabane
Elevation
956 m (3,137 ft)

🇸🇿 About Eswatini

Capital Mbabane
Population 1,136,191
Area 17,363 km²
GDP (USD) $4,621,191,262
GDP per capita $3,756
HDI 0.695
Life expectancy 64.1 years
Internet users 57.6%
Urban population 25.8%
Currency SZL (Lilangeni)
Languages English, Swazi
Calling code +268
TLD .sz
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bhunya

What is the population of Bhunya?

Bhunya has a population of 3,046 residents and is located in Eswatini. The population density is 49 people per square mile, spread across 62.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bhunya?

Bhunya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.3 inches.

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