Shiselweni Region

Shiselweni Region
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Map of Swaziland showing Shiselweni district
Coordinates: 27°00′S 31°40′E / 27.000°S 31.667°E / -27.000; 31.667
Country Swaziland
Capital Nhlangano
Government
  Regional Administrator Mr Paul S Dlamini
  Regional Secretary Mr Mshiyeni Dlamini
Area
  Total 3,786.71 km2 (1,462.06 sq mi)
Population (2007 census)
  Total 208,454
  Density 55/km2 (140/sq mi)

Shiselweni is a region of Swaziland, located in the southwest of the country. It has an area of 3,786.71 km² and a population of 208,454 (2007), and is divided into 14 tinkhundla. Its administrative center is Nhlangano. It borders Lubombo in the northeast and Manzini Region in the northwest.

Religion

Baitul Hadi mosque, Hlatikulu.

Christianity and Islam are main religions in the region.

Coordinates: 27°00′S 31°40′E / 27.000°S 31.667°E / -27.000; 31.667


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