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Piggs Peak, Eswatini

Hhohho Region · Eswatini

Piggs Peak is a small city in Hhohho Region, Eswatini with a population of 5,750. Elevation: 3,340 ft (1,018 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

5,750 Population 29/sq mi density
3,340 ft Elevation 1,018 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
34.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Mbabane Timezone

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About Piggs Peak

Piggs Peak

Piggs Peak is a town in northwestern Eswatini. It was founded around gold prospecting in 1884, but its main industry is now forestry. The Phophonyane Falls lie near the town. Piggs Peak Casino takes its name from the area.

People

Population5,750
Density29/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain34.9 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation3,340 ft (1,018 m)
Population5,750
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation3,340 ft (1,018 m)
Coordinates-25.9608°, 31.2467°
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 Piggs Peak

Piggs Peak is a small city in Eswatini (Hhohho Region) with a population of 5,750. The city sits at an elevation of 3,340 feet (1,018 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.

Piggs Peak 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 3,340 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

Elevation3,340 ft (1,018 m)
Area201.3 sq mi (521.2 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates-25.9608°N, 31.2467°W
TimezoneAfrica/Mbabane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.9"
8% below Eswatini avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.32"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 1, 2019.

Jul 7, 2013 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa M4.6 76 km
Feb 7, 2000 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M4.5 51 km
May 27, 2012 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa M4.4 138 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 7.3 in Wettest
February 70°F (21°C) 6.7 in Warmest
March 69°F (21°C) 4.9 in
April 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in
May 62°F (16°C) 1.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in Coldest
August 60°F (16°C) 0.8 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in
November 69°F (20°C) 5.3 in
December 70°F (21°C) 6.3 in

Piggs Peak has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 54°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.3") and June the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Piggs Peak

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
PIGG'S PEAK CENTRAL HIGH
Mhlatane High School
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Radio Stations near Piggs Peak

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 Piggs Peak

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Barberton Museum
Belhaven House Museum
Bulembu Museum
Fernlea House

Hotels in Piggs Peak

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maguga Lodge
Phophonyane Falls Ecolodge

Restaurants in Piggs Peak

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Phophonyane Falls Ecolodge

Clinics in Piggs Peak

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Swaziland Red Cross

Bus Stations in Piggs Peak

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Piggs Peak Bus Rank

Gas Stations in Piggs Peak

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Piggs Peak

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
King Mswati III International AirportSHOLarge Airport
Kruger Mpumalanga International AirportMQPLarge Airport
Barberton AirportMedium Airport
Matsapha International AirportMTSMedium Airport
Amsterdam AirportSmall Airport
Blackie Swart AirportSmall Airport
Komatipoort AirportKOFSmall Airport
Malelane AirportLLESmall Airport
Mhlume AirportSmall Airport
Msauli AirportSmall Airport
Nelspruit AirportNLPSmall Airport
New Scotland AirportSmall Airport
Piggs Peak AirportSmall Airport
Riverside AirportSmall Airport
Sappi / NgodwanaSmall Airport
Simunye AirportSmall Airport
Siteki AirportSmall Airport
Tambankulu AirportSmall Airport
Tshaneni AirportSmall Airport
White River Mercy AirSmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Piggs Peak

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Barberton Makhonjwa World Heritage Site

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Mbabane
Elevation
1,057 m (3,468 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
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Piggs Peak

Barberton Makhonjwa World Heritage Site
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Frequently Asked Questions About Piggs Peak

What is the population of Piggs Peak?

Piggs Peak has a population of 5,750 residents and is located in Eswatini. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 201.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Piggs Peak?

Piggs Peak 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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