Nhlangano
Nhlangano (Swazi: [n̩ɬáŋanɔ]) is the fourth largest town in Eswatini. It is the capital of the southern district of Shiselweni. The town was formerly known as Goedgegun, but the name was changed to Nhlangano, meaning "the meeting place". Nhlangano is located beside the Ngwavuma River.[1] King George VI of the United Kingdom met with King Sobhuza in the town in 1947 to thank him for the war effort during the Second World War.[2]
Center of Nhlangano with flowering Jacaranda tree
Nhlangano | |
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  Nhlangano | |
| Coordinates: 27°7′S 31°12′E | |
| Country |  Eswatini |
| District | Shiselweni |
| Named for | Swazi: nhlangano Meeting place |
| Elevation | 1,050 m (3,440 ft) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 9,016 |
| • Rank | 4 |
| Climate | Cwb |
Nhlangano has a health center, a prison, a casino and an SOS Children's Village.[3]
Notes
- Moseley, Christopher and Nicolas, Alexandre (2009) Atlas of the world's languages in danger (3rd edition) World Water Assessment Programme, UNESCO, page 9 ISBN 978-92-3-104095-5
- Swaziland National Trust Commission
- Child Sponsorship Report 2012
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