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Bulembu, Eswatini

Hhohho Region · Eswatini

Bulembu is a small town in Hhohho Region, Eswatini with a population of 2,260. Elevation: 3,766 ft (1,148 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,260 Population 11/sq mi density
3,766 ft Elevation 1,148 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
34.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Mbabane Timezone

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About Bulembu

Bulembu is a small town located in northwestern Hhohho, Eswatini, 10 km west of the town of Piggs Peak and close to the border with South Africa. Located above the Komati Valley in Eswatini's Highveld, Bulembu is named after the siSwati word for a spider's web.

People

Population2,260
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain34.9 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation3,766 ft (1,148 m)
Population2,260
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation3,766 ft (1,148 m)
Coordinates-25.9539°, 31.1272°
TimezoneAfrica/Mbabane
Country🇸🇿 Eswatini
State / ProvinceHhohho Region
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation34.9 inches (885 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bulembu

Bulembu is a small town in Eswatini (Hhohho Region) with a population of 2,260. The city sits at an elevation of 3,766 feet (1,148 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Mbabane.

Bulembu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 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 34.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,766 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Eswatini avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,766 ft (1,148 m)
Area201.3 sq mi (521.2 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-25.9539°N, 31.1272°W
TimezoneAfrica/Mbabane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.9"
8% below Eswatini avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.68"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.47"

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 65 km
Feb 7, 2000 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M4.5 44 km
May 27, 2012 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa M4.4 135 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 7.7 in Warmest, Wettest
February 68°F (20°C) 6.7 in
March 66°F (19°C) 5.4 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
June 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in Coldest
August 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
November 66°F (19°C) 5.8 in
December 67°F (19°C) 6.8 in

Bulembu has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 54°F in July to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.7") and June the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near Bulembu

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
KAYA FM 95.9 (ZA) african, alternative UNKNOWN
Talk Radio 702 (ZA) - AAC+ 192 kbps
Jacaranda (ZA) - MP3 128 kbps
RISE FM (ZA) - AAC
Radio Laeveld (ZA) - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bulembu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Barberton Museum
Belhaven House Museum
Bulembu Museum
Fernlea House

Hotels in Bulembu

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bulembu Country Lodge

Restaurants in Bulembu

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bulembu Lodge Restaurant

Gas Stations in Bulembu

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SZ #248331410

Banks in Bulembu

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Farmers Bank

Airports Near Bulembu

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
King Mswati III International AirportSHOLarge Airport
Kruger Mpumalanga International AirportMQPLarge Airport
Barberton Airport-Medium Airport
Matsapha International AirportMTSMedium Airport
Amsterdam Airport-Small Airport
Blackie Swart Airport-Small Airport
Malelane AirportLLESmall Airport
Mhlume Airport-Small Airport
Msauli Airport-Small Airport
Nelspruit AirportNLPSmall Airport
New Scotland Airport-Small Airport
Piggs Peak Airport-Small Airport
Riverside Airport-Small Airport
Sappi / Ngodwana-Small Airport
Tshaneni Airport-Small Airport
White River Mercy Air-Small Airport

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Waterfalls
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Mbabane
Founded
2006
Website
bulembu.org/

🇸🇿 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 Bulembu

What is the population of Bulembu?

Bulembu has a population of 2,260 residents and is located in Eswatini. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 201.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bulembu?

Bulembu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.9 inches.

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