Mkhiweni

Overview

Mkhiweni is a 431 km² city in Manzini, Eswatini with a population of 30,482.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 3.8 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is on site.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 104.0 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 103.6 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Extreme Heat are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 2.4/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 12 conflict events were recorded (trend: decreasing). Most recent year (2025): 0 events. Stability score: 1.6/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated Low (score 0.0/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 30,482. Data density score: 1.4/3.

Suitability Score

Mkhiweni scores 56/100 overall (Grade C, Above Average). Investment profile: Emerging Opportunity. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 18/25, Stability: 7/25, Water Risk: 25/25, Data Density: 5/25.