Lobamba, Eswatini
Hhohho Region · Eswatini
Lobamba is a large city in Hhohho Region, Eswatini with a population of 114,585. Elevation: 2,277 ft (694 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Lobamba
Lobamba is a town in Eswatini located in between Eswatini's two main cities, Mbabane and Manzini.
People
Climate
| Population | 114,585 |
| Population Density | 2,273 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,277 ft (694 m) |
| Coordinates | -26.4667°, 31.2000° |
| Timezone | Africa/Mbabane |
| Country | 🇸🇿 Eswatini |
| State / Province | Hhohho Region |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.3 inches (1,226 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.3 inches (1 cm) |
About Lobamba
Lobamba is a large city in Eswatini (Hhohho Region) with a population of 114,585. The city sits at an elevation of 2,277 feet (694 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 Lobamba
Lobamba 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.8°F |
| 13% above Eswatini avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,277 ft (694 m) |
| Area | 50.4 sq mi (130.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,273/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.4667°S, 31.2000°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Mbabane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 6.3 in |
Lobamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 52°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.1") and June the driest (0.5").
Schools in Lobamba
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lozitha High School | - | - | - | - |
| Light Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Lobamba
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swaziland National Museum |
Libraries in Lobamba
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manzini National Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mbabane national library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sifundzani Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lobamba
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manzini Market | |||||
| Manzini Market | |||||
| Mbabane Market |
Hotels in Lobamba
10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Lobamba
11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Lobamba
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Lobamba
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Lobamba
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Lobamba
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lobamba
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Lobamba
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Lobamba
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Lobamba
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Lobamba
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Lobamba
20 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| King Mswati III International Airport | SHO | Large Airport |
| Barberton Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Matsapha International Airport | MTS | Medium Airport |
| Amsterdam Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Big Bend Sugar E Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kubuta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Matata Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mhlume Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Msauli Airport | - | Small Airport |
| New Scotland Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nhlangano Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nsoko Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Piet Retief Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Piggs Peak Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Simunye Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Siteki Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tambankulu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tambuti Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tshaneni Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ubombo Ranches Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lobamba
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Church in Zion | |
| Swaziland National Church |
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Waterfalls Near Lobamba
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Lobamba.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Mantenga Falls |
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What is the population of Lobamba?
Lobamba has a population of 114,585 residents and is located in Eswatini. The population density is 2,273 people per square mile, spread across 50.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lobamba?
Lobamba 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. Annual rainfall totals 48.3 inches.
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