Mbabane

Mbabane
A street in downtown Mbabane
Mbabane Location of Mbabane in Eswatini
Coordinates: 26°19′S 31°08′E
Country	Eswatini
District	Hhohho
Founded	1902
Area
• Total	81.76 km^2 (31.57 sq mi)
Elevation	1,243 m (4,078 ft)
Population  (2010)
• Total	94,874
• Density	1,200/km^2 (3,000/sq mi)
Postal code	H100
Climate	Cwb
Website	www.mbabane.org.sz

Mbabane is the capital city of the African country of Eswatini. It is on the Mbabane River and the Polinjane River in the Mdimba Mountains. The city is in the district of Hhohho and is also the district capital. The city has an estimated population of 70,000 people.

The town grew after the country's administrative centre moved there from Manzini in 1902. It is also the commercial center for the surrounding region. Tin and iron are mined nearby.

siSwati is the main language of the city but many people also speak English. The economy of Mbabane, like the country as a whole, is based on tourism and sugar exports.