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Siteki, Eswatini

Lubombo Region · Eswatini

Siteki is a small city in Lubombo Region, Eswatini with a population of 6,152. Elevation: 2,175 ft (663 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,152 Population 28/sq mi density
2,175 ft Elevation 663 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
31.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Mbabane Timezone

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About Siteki

Siteki is a town in eastern Eswatini, lying west of the Lebombo Mountains, with an estimated population of 6,381 as of 2013. It is named for a declaration of Mbandzeni permitting his troops to marry. The town name was listed as Stegi in the 1966 census, and the population then was 1,457. The 1956 census counted 612 residents in Stegi.

People

Population6,152
Density28/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain31.3 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation2,175 ft (663 m)
Population6,152
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation2,175 ft (663 m)
Coordinates-26.4525°, 31.9472°
TimezoneAfrica/Mbabane
Country🇸🇿 Eswatini
State / ProvinceLubombo Region
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation31.3 inches (796 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Siteki

Siteki is a small city in Eswatini (Lubombo Region) with a population of 6,152. The city sits at an elevation of 2,175 feet (663 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Mbabane.

Siteki enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 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 31.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,175 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average69.7°F
29% above Eswatini avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,175 ft (663 m)
Area217.0 sq mi (561.9 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates-26.4525°N, 31.9472°W
TimezoneAfrica/Mbabane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.3"
18% below Eswatini avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.63"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

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 M4.5 107 km
May 27, 2012 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa M4.4 135 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2001 Unnamed Category 1 274 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 5.6 in Wettest
February 75°F (24°C) 5.5 in Warmest
March 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
April 71°F (21°C) 1.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in
July 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in
October 71°F (22°C) 2.7 in
November 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
December 74°F (24°C) 4.7 in

Siteki has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 62°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Siteki

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Good Shepherd Primary - - - -
Siteki Nazarene High School - - - -
Ebenezer Primary School - - - -
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Libraries in Siteki

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
National Library0.0

Hotels in Siteki

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mabuda Guest Farm B&B, Backpacker
Siteki hotel

Train Stations in Siteki

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mpaka

Bus Stations in Siteki

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Siteki Bus Rank

Gas Stations in Siteki

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Galp
Puma

Banks in Siteki

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FNB

Airports Near Siteki

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
King Mswati III International AirportSHOLarge Airport
Maputo AirportMPMLarge Airport
Matsapha International AirportMTSMedium Airport
Big Bend Sugar E Airport-Small Airport
Ingwavuma Airport-Small Airport
Kubuta Airport-Small Airport
Matata Airport-Small Airport
Mhlume Airport-Small Airport
Nhlangano Airport-Small Airport
Nsoko 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

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Mbabane
Elevation
619 m (2,031 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 Siteki

What is the population of Siteki?

Siteki has a population of 6,152 residents and is located in Eswatini. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 217.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Siteki?

Siteki enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.3 inches.

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