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Malkerns, Eswatini

Manzini Region · Eswatini

Malkerns is a small city in Manzini Region, Eswatini with a population of 9,724. Elevation: 2,648 ft (807 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,724 Population 155/sq mi density
2,648 ft Elevation 807 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
48.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Mbabane Timezone

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About Malkerns

Malkerns is a town in Eswatini, located in the Manzini District, between Ezulwini and Manzini. The town was inaugurated in 2012.

People

Population9,724
Density155/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain48.3 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation2,648 ft (807 m)
Population9,724
Population Density155 / sq mi
Elevation2,648 ft (807 m)
Coordinates-26.5287°, 31.1919°
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 Malkerns

Malkerns is a small city in Eswatini (Manzini Region) with a population of 9,724. The city sits at an elevation of 2,648 feet (807 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 Malkerns

Malkerns 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
Malkerns 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 2,648 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

Elevation2,648 ft (807 m)
Area62.8 sq mi (162.5 km²)
Population Density155/sq mi
Coordinates-26.5287°N, 31.1919°W
TimezoneAfrica/Mbabane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"
27% above Eswatini avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.06"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.39"

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 M4.6 116 km
Feb 7, 2000 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M4.5 40 km
May 27, 2012 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa M4.4 77 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 6.1 in Wettest
February 75°F (24°C) 5.9 in Warmest
March 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
April 70°F (21°C) 2.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
September 69°F (20°C) 1.7 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
November 72°F (22°C) 4.9 in
December 74°F (24°C) 5.5 in

Malkerns has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 52°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Malkerns

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ST ANNE HIGH SCHOOL - - - -
St. John Bosco High School - - - -
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Museums in Malkerns

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Swaziland National Museum

Libraries in Malkerns

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Manzini National Library0.0
Mbabane national library0.0
Sifundzani Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Malkerns

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Manzini Market
Manzini Market
Mbabane Market

Hotels in Malkerns

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Summerfield botanical gardens and resort
Swazi Dreams

Restaurants in Malkerns

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sambane Coffee Shoppe

Gas Stations in Malkerns

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Exel
Puma

Stadiums & Teams in Malkerns

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Airports Near Malkerns

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
King Mswati III International AirportSHOLarge Airport
Matsapha International AirportMTSMedium 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
Tambankulu Airport-Small Airport
Tambuti Airport-Small Airport
Tshaneni Airport-Small Airport
Ubombo Ranches Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Mbabane
Elevation
776 m (2,546 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 Malkerns

What is the population of Malkerns?

Malkerns has a population of 9,724 residents and is located in Eswatini. The population density is 155 people per square mile, spread across 62.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Malkerns?

Malkerns 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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