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Nhlangano, Eswatini

Shiselweni · Eswatini

Nhlangano is a small city in Shiselweni, Eswatini with a population of 9,016. Elevation: 3,448 ft (1,051 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

9,016 Population 77/sq mi density
3,448 ft Elevation 1,051 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
31.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Mbabane Timezone

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About Nhlangano

Nhlangano

Nhlangano is the fourth largest town in Eswatini. It is the capital of the southern district of Shiselweni. The town was formerly known as Goedgegun, but the name was changed to Nhlangano, meaning "the meeting place". Nhlangano is located beside the Ngwavuma River. King George VI of the United Kingdom met with King Sobhuza in the town in 1947 to thank him for the war effort during the Second World War.
Nhlangano has a health center, a prison, a casino and an SOS Children's Village.

People

Population9,016
Density77/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain31.9 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation3,448 ft (1,051 m)
Population9,016
Population Density77 / sq mi
Elevation3,448 ft (1,051 m)
Coordinates-27.1122°, 31.1983°
TimezoneAfrica/Mbabane
Country🇸🇿 Eswatini
State / ProvinceShiselweni
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation31.9 inches (809 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nhlangano

Nhlangano is a small city in Eswatini (Shiselweni) with a population of 9,016. The city sits at an elevation of 3,448 feet (1,051 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Mbabane.

Nhlangano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 31.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,448 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above Eswatini avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,448 ft (1,051 m)
Area116.7 sq mi (302.1 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates-27.1122°N, 31.1983°W
TimezoneAfrica/Mbabane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below Eswatini avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 1, 2019.

Feb 7, 2000 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M4.5 97 km
May 27, 2012 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa M4.4 38 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 5.3 in Wettest
February 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in
June 58°F (15°C) 0.5 in
July 58°F (14°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
November 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in
December 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in

Nhlangano has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 58°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Nhlangano

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
NASTC Professional Institute
Baring High School
Evelyn Baring Primary School
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Farmers Markets in Nhlangano

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Nhlangano Market

Hotels in Nhlangano

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nhlangano Hotel and Casino Royale

Bus Stations in Nhlangano

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nhlangano Bus Rank
Nhlangano Mall Bus Station

Gas Stations in Nhlangano

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Nhlangano

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Airports Near Nhlangano

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Matsapha International AirportMTSMedium Airport
Amsterdam AirportSmall Airport
Big Bend Sugar E AirportSmall Airport
Itala AirportSmall Airport
Kubuta AirportSmall Airport
Lavumisa AirportSmall Airport
Matata AirportSmall Airport
Nhlangano AirportSmall Airport
Nsoko AirportSmall Airport
Piet Retief AirportSmall Airport
Pongola AirportSmall Airport
Siteki AirportSmall Airport
Tambuti AirportSmall Airport
Ubombo Ranches AirportSmall Airport
Vryheid AirportVYDSmall Airport

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UFO Sightings
1
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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Mbabane
Elevation
1,050 m (3,445 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 Nhlangano

What is the population of Nhlangano?

Nhlangano has a population of 9,016 residents and is located in Eswatini. The population density is 77 people per square mile, spread across 116.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nhlangano?

Nhlangano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.9 inches.

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