Mbabane West

Overview

Mbabane West is a 26 km² city in Hhohho, Eswatini with a population of 20,395.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is on site. The nearest transmission grid line is on site.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 166.0 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 165.3 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Overall hazard score: 2.3/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 6 conflict events were recorded (trend: stable). Most recent year (2025): 0 events. Stability score: 1.7/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated Low (score 0.1/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 20,395. Data density score: 2.4/3.

Suitability Score

Mbabane West scores 68/100 overall (Grade B, Top 35%). Investment profile: Strong Candidate. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 17/25, Stability: 9/25, Water Risk: 24/25, Data Density: 18/25.