Matsapha
in Manzini District, Swaziland

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-26.503 and 31.308 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -26° 30' 9" and E 31° 18' 28"
Currency and Currency Code:
Lilangeni - SZL
Spoken languages:
English, Swati
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:37 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Africa/Mbabane
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:56 am and 6:21 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
19.897 and -155.126 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hakalau
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Swaziland in Southern Africa

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Swaziland.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Swaziland. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Touring Matsapha

Matsapha in Manzini District is a town located in Swaziland about 17 mi (or 27 km) south-east of Mbabane, the country's capital place.

Time in Matsapha is now 07:37 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Africa / Mbabane with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Matsapha. The closest airport in Swaziland is Matsapha Airport in a distance of 2 mi (or 3 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. The closest heritage site is iSimangaliso Wetland Park in South africa at a distance of 80 mi (or 129 km). Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Manzini, Lobamba, Mbabane, Hlatikulu and Piggs Peak. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 66 °F

Morning Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Evening Temperature 19°C / 67 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 67%
Air Pressure 1024 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 95% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 15th of November 2024

26°C (79 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

30°C (87 °F)
20°C (67 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

30°C (86 °F)
19°C (67 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Valley View Lodge

Address
3,7 mi
Plot 922, Ingwavuma Street
Kwaluseni
Swaziland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Besuch in Swaziland - the reed dance Laurainmoz's photos around Manzini, Swaziland (slideshow)

Published: December 05, 2010
Length: 52:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TripAdvisorTRIPWOWu

Preview of Laurainmoz's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/laurainmoz/1/1283288386/tpod.html This blog preview was made by TravelPod...


Wakhile Magongo Prophecy

Published: May 24, 2011
Length: 18:46 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Mega Prophetic

Prophet James Prophecies Wakhile Magongo in Manzini Swaziland. Wakhile is doing Grade 6 at Living Waters School and He is one of the best Junior Tennis Playe...


Jake Working the Crowd

Published: November 27, 2014
Length: 25:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Brent Peterson

During our Africa trip October 2014, we saw Swaziland first. The amazing people at Red Rover Ventures sent us to see one of the suppliers of their hand woven baskets that Red Rover sells through...


Swazi dans

Published: August 11, 2008
Length: 21:48 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Leo Koolhoven

Een mooi dansoptreden in Mantenga, Swaziland.


uMhlanga (Reed Ceremony), Swaziland 1973

Published: December 12, 2012
Length: 07:17 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Ludo Kuipers

http://ozoutback.com.au Every year at the end of August girls march from the Royal Kraal of Lobamba to Mdutshane to cut reeds to repair the enclosures around the Queen mother's residence, after...


Legends Backpacker Lodge by swazi.travel

Published: April 12, 2009
Length: 56:47 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Darron Raw

Legends Backpacker Lodge is located in the Ezulwini Valley of Swaziland. Visit http://www.swazi.travel for bookings and info. It is ideally located for budget travellers with easy access...


2012 Umhlanga Reed Dance Ceremony, Swaziland (12)

Published: February 11, 2013
Length: 15:21 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: PeaceOnEarthDotOrg

2012 Umhlanga (Reed Dance) festival at the Royal Village of Ludzidzini, Swaziland.


2012 Umhlanga Reed Dance Ceremony, Swaziland (11)

Published: February 11, 2013
Length: 35:42 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: PeaceOnEarthDotOrg

2012 Umhlanga (Reed Dance) festival at the Royal Village of Ludzidzini, Swaziland.


Swaziland - Visitor Review

Published: February 07, 2011
Length: 50:54 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Darron Raw

Footage and reviews of Swaziland - http://www.swazi.travel - with candid comments and funky headcam shots. Explore the Kingdom's landscapes, traditional culture, friendly people, diverse...


Mananga Centre

Published: August 27, 2009
Length: 56:42 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Kanyadzo Middleton

We offer training, tailor made programs, residential courses and consultancy in; Management Development Programs, Rural Livelihoods, Poverty Reduction and Sustainable development courses, ...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Matsapha Airport

Matsapha Airport is an airport located near Manzini, a city in Manzini District of Swaziland. Sikhuphe International Airport was planned to replace it by 2010, with Matsapha being taken over by the army. As of May 2012, Sikhuphe International Airport is still incomplete and no handover date is known.

Located at -26.5289, 31.3075 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in Swaziland

Matsapha

Matsapha is a town in eastern Swaziland.

Located at -26.5167, 31.3167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Swaziland

Kwaluseni

Kwaluseni is an inkhundla of Swaziland, located in the Manzini District. Its population as of the 2007 census was 41,780.

Located at -26.4833, 31.3333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Manzini District


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Matapa, Matsapa, Matsapha, MTS