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Kubuta, Eswatini

Shiselweni · Eswatini

Kubuta is a small town in Shiselweni, Eswatini with a population of 2,038. Elevation: 1,821 ft (555 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,038 Population 18/sq mi density
1,821 ft Elevation 555 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
33.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Mbabane Timezone

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About Kubuta

Kubuta Airfield is a rural airstrip serving Kubuta, an Inkhundla in the Shiselweni Region of Eswatini.

People

Population2,038
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain33.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,821 ft (555 m)
Population2,038
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation1,821 ft (555 m)
Coordinates-26.8803°, 31.4810°
TimezoneAfrica/Mbabane
Country🇸🇿 Eswatini
State / ProvinceShiselweni
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation33.4 inches (849 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kubuta

Kubuta is a small town in Eswatini (Shiselweni) with a population of 2,038. The city sits at an elevation of 1,821 feet (555 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Mbabane.

Kubuta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 33.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,821 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average68.2°F
26% above Eswatini avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,821 ft (555 m)
Area114.4 sq mi (296.3 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates-26.8803°N, 31.4810°W
TimezoneAfrica/Mbabane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.4"
12% below Eswatini avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.63"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 7, 2000 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M4.5 88 km
May 27, 2012 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa M4.4 71 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 5.6 in Wettest
February 74°F (23°C) 5.2 in Warmest
March 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
April 69°F (20°C) 1.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
September 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in
October 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
November 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
December 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in

Kubuta has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 61°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Kubuta

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mpompotha High School - - - -
Saint Anthony's/Mpompotha Primary School - - - -
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Airports Near Kubuta

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
King Mswati III International AirportSHOLarge Airport
Matsapha International AirportMTSMedium Airport
Mkuze AirportMZQMedium Airport
Big Bend Sugar E Airport-Small Airport
Ingwavuma Airport-Small Airport
Itala Airport-Small Airport
Jozini Airport-Small Airport
Kubuta Airport-Small Airport
Lavumisa Airport-Small Airport
Matata Airport-Small Airport
New Scotland Airport-Small Airport
Nhlangano Airport-Small Airport
Nsoko Airport-Small Airport
Piet Retief Airport-Small Airport
Pongola Airport-Small Airport
Simunye Airport-Small Airport
Siteki Airport-Small Airport
Tambuti Airport-Small Airport
Ubombo Ranches Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Mbabane

🇸🇿 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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kubuta

What is the population of Kubuta?

Kubuta has a population of 2,038 residents and is located in Eswatini. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 114.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kubuta?

Kubuta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.4 inches.

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