What is the Capital of Eswatini?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Eswatini is Mbabane. Eswatini is located in Southern Africa, Africa, with a population of 1,235,549. The official currency is the Swazi lilangeni and the primary language spoken is Swazi.
Planning to visit Eswatini?
This site is a member of the CJ Affiliate and AWIN affiliate networks. We earn commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.
Rent a Car in Eswatini — Book Now, Pay at Pickup
Compare car hire prices and reserve with no upfront payment via Carla.
Find Cheap Flights to Eswatini with Ovago
Search hundreds of airlines for the best airfare.
Visiting Mbabane?
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. We are also a member of the CJ Affiliate and AWIN affiliate networks. Links below are affiliate links.
Eswatini Travel Guide
City maps, itineraries and local tips for Mbabane and beyond.
Scratch Off World Map
Track every capital city you visit on a scratch-off wall map.
Mbabane at a glance
| Capital city | Mbabane |
|---|---|
| Country | Eswatini (Kingdom of Eswatini) |
| Region | Southern Africa, Africa |
| Country population | 1,235,549 (157th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+02:00 |
| Currency | Swazi lilangeni (SZL) |
| Calling code | +268 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Left |
Capitals of countries bordering Eswatini
Eswatini in context
- Eswatini covers 17,364 km², making it the 153rd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 71 people per km² ranks 115th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: Mozambique, South Africa.
- Eswatini is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 1,235,549 people, Eswatini holds about 1.4% of the population of Southern Africa.
- That is roughly 0.1% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- With 2 official languages, Eswatini has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Eswatini is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Eswatini — FAQ
What is the capital of Eswatini?
The capital of Eswatini is Mbabane.
Is Mbabane the largest city in Eswatini?
Yes — Mbabane is both the capital and the largest city of Eswatini.
What country is Mbabane in?
Mbabane is the capital city of Eswatini.
What continent is Mbabane in?
Mbabane, the capital of Eswatini, is located in Africa.
Is Mbabane the capital of Eswatini?
Yes — Mbabane is the capital of Eswatini (official name: Kingdom of Eswatini).
Mbabane is the capital of which country?
Mbabane is the capital of Eswatini, in Southern Africa.
This page contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you purchase through our links, at no extra cost to you. Learn more.
Last updated: