Categories in Mbabane
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Mbabane
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Corporate management | 70 |
| Restaurants | 62 |
| Education | 46 |
| Other accommodation | 46 |
| Electronics stores | 43 |
| Shopping | 40 |
| Churches | 38 |
| Clothing stores | 37 |
| Health and medical | 33 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 31 |
| Public administration | 28 |
| Car repair | 20 |
| Other membership organizations | 19 |
Mbabane Facts
| Area | 99.3 km² |
| Population | 85,995 |
| Male Population | 41,195 (47.9%) |
| Female Population | 44,800 (52.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +205.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +33.2% |
| Median Age | 19.7 years (Male: 19.1, Female: 20.2) |
| Area Codes | 2404, 2405, 2406 |
| Neighborhoods | New Checkers, Sidwashini, Mvakwelitje, Malunge, Highlands View |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -26.31667, 31.13333 |
| Postal Codes | H100 |
Map of Mbabane
Interactive Map
Mbabane Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,184 | 50,022 | 64,552 | 81,850 | 85,995 |
| Population Density | 283.8 / km² | 503.7 / km² | 650 / km² | 824.2 / km² | 865.9 / km² |
Mbabane Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 26.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mbabane | +190.4% | +63.6% | +26.8% |
| Hhohho Region | +174.9% | +58.7% | +25.3% |
| Swaziland | +147.6% | +49.2% | +21.1% |
Mbabane Median Age
Median Age: 19.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mbabane | 19.7 yrs | 20.2 yrs | 19.1 yrs |
| Hhohho Region | 19.7 yrs | 20.2 yrs | 19.1 yrs |
| Swaziland | 19.2 yrs | 19.9 yrs | 18.4 yrs |
Mbabane Population Density
Population Density: 866 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mbabane | 85,995 | 99.3 km² | 866 / km² |
| Hhohho Region | 367,012 | 3,655 km² | 100 / km² |
| Swaziland | 1.3 million | 17,357.3 km² | 73.7 / km² |
Mbabane Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1850 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Mbabane
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Mbabane
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Mbabane
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Mbabane
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Mbabane CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mbabane | 250,127 tn | 2.91 tn | 2,518.6 tons/km² |
| Hhohho Region | 1,049,005 tn | 2.86 tn | 287 tons/km² |
| Swaziland | 3,657,676 tn | 2.86 tn | 210.7 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 250,127 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.91 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,518.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1/19 | 8:28 AM | 3.7 | 50.1 km | 5,000 m | 36km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Swaziland | usgs.gov |
| 7/7/13 | 2:52 PM | 4.6 | 93 km | 5,000 m | 50km W of Barberton, South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 5/27/12 | 6:56 PM | 4.4 | 96.3 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 2/7/00 | 7:34 PM | 4.5 | 24.7 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 8/4/87 | 7:53 PM | 4.4 | 53.3 km | 10,000 m | Swaziland | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/80 | 12:58 AM | 4.7 | 99.9 km | 33,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
Mbabane
Mbabane (/(əm)bɑˈbɑn(i)/, Swazi: ÉMbábáne), with an estimated population of 94,874 (2010), is the capital and largest city in Swaziland. It is located on the Mbabane River and its tributary the Polinjane River in the Mdzimba Mountains. It is located ..
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