Mbabane

Mbabane
Panoramic view of Mbabane
Mbabane Location of Mbabane in Eswatini
Coordinates: 26°19′S 31°08′E / 26.317°S 31.133°E / -26.317; 31.133
Country	Eswatini
District	Hhohho
Founded	1902
Government
• Mayor	Vusi Tembe
Area
• Total	81.76 km2 (31.57 sq mi)
Elevation	1,243 m (4,078 ft)
Population  (2010)
• Total	94,874
• Density	1,200/km2 (3,000/sq mi)
Postal code	H100
Climate	Cwb
Website	www.mbabane.org.sz

Mbabane (/ˌʌmbɑːˈbɑːneɪ/;^[1] Swazi: ÉMbábáne, IPA: [ɛ́ᵐbʱáɓánɛ]) is a city in Eswatini (previously called Swaziland), and is one of the two capitals (along with Lobamba), serving as the executive capital.

It has an estimated population of 94,874 (2010). It is located on the Mbabane River and its tributary the Polinjane River in the Mdzimba Mountains. It is located in the Hhohho Region, of which it is also the capital. The average elevation of the city is 1,243 meters. It lies on the MR3 road.