List of Eswatini Regions and Capitals

Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, is divided into four administrative regions, which are further divided into tinkhundla (constituencies). Here is a list of the regions in Eswatini:

Eswatini is a small landlocked country in Southern Africa bordered by South Africa and Mozambique. The country is divided into 4 administrative regions, and those regions are further divided into tinkhundla and local communities for administration. Mbabane is the administrative capital, while Lobamba serves as the legislative and royal capital. Manzini is the largest city in Eswatini.

The country has mountain highlands, rolling hills, forests, river valleys, and lowveld plains spread across its regions. Even though Eswatini is compact in size, the landscape changes quickly between cooler highland areas and warmer lowland regions near the eastern border.

Key Facts

• National capital: Mbabane (administrative), Lobamba (legislative)
• Total population: 1,242,822 (Official estimate 2024)
• Total area: 17,364 km² (6,704 sq miles)
• Currency: Swazi Lilangeni (E, SZL)
• Bordering countries: South Africa, Mozambique
• Total Regions: 4
• Total Tinkhundla: 59+

List of Regions and Capitals of Eswatini

Total regions shown: 4 | Combined population: 1,242,822 | Combined area: 17,364 km²

Largest Regions by Area

• Lubombo - 2,296 sq mi (5,947 km²)
• Manzini - 1,580 sq mi (4,093 km²)
• Shiselweni - 1,428 sq mi (3,699 km²)
• Hhohho - 1,400 sq mi (3,625 km²)

Most Populous Regions

• Manzini - Population: 430,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
• Hhohho - Population: 365,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
• Lubombo - Population: 245,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
• Shiselweni - Population: 202,822 (Official Estimate 2024)

Smallest Regions by Area

• Hhohho - 1,400 sq mi (3,625 km²)
• Shiselweni - 1,428 sq mi (3,699 km²)
• Manzini - 1,580 sq mi (4,093 km²)
• Lubombo - 2,296 sq mi (5,947 km²)

Regions by Regional Grouping

• Northern Highlands: Hhohho
• Central Region: Manzini
• Southern Region: Shiselweni
• Eastern Lowveld: Lubombo

Landlocked Regions

• All regions of Eswatini are landlocked.

Regions with Coastline

• None - Eswatini has no coastline.

Regions Sharing Borders with Other Countries

• South Africa: Hhohho, Lubombo, Manzini, Shiselweni
• Mozambique: Lubombo

Sources

• Government of Eswatini
• Eswatini Central Statistical Office
• World Bank - Eswatini Data
• CIA World Factbook - Eswatini
• Encyclopaedia Britannica - Eswatini