Matata, Eswatini
Matata is a town in Eswatini.
Location
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, by road, south-east of Mbabane, the largest city and capital of Swaziland. The geographical coordinates of Matata, Swaziland are: 26°52'00.0"S, 31°55'28.0"E. Matata sits at an average elevation of, above sea level.
Overview
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.
Population
In 2014, the population of Matata, was estimated at over 3,000 people.
Points of interest
Eswatini Bank, the only indigenous commercial bank in Eswatini, maintains a branch in Matata.