Official Name: | Matata |
Pushpin Map: | Eswatini |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Type1: | District |
Established Title: | Founded |
Coordinates: | -26.8667°N 31.9244°W |
Population As Of: | 2014 Estimated |
Population Total: | 3,000+ |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Elevation M: | 110.31 |
Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
Blank Name: | Climate |
Blank Info: | Cwb |
Matata is a town in Eswatini.
The town is located on the southern banks of the Maputo River, in Lubombo Region, in the southeastern part of the country, close to the border with the Republic of South Africa, approximately 130km (80miles), by road, south-east of Mbabane, the largest city and capital of Swaziland.[1] The geographical coordinates of Matata, Swaziland are: 26°52'00.0"S, 31°55'28.0"E (Latitude:-26.866672; Longitude:31.924455). Matata sits at an average elevation of 110.31m (361.91feet), above sea level.[2]
Matata the town, is home to the business known as Matata Group of Companies. The businesses include supermarkets, retail stores, farm machinery outlets, abattoirs, cattle ranches, a butchery, sugar farms, and maize plantations. The majority of adults in Matata the town, are employed in Matata the business group.
In 2014, the population of Matata, was estimated at over 3,000 people.[3]
Eswatini Bank, the only indigenous commercial bank in Eswatini,[4] maintains a branch in Matata.[5]