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,[when?] 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]Nhlangano has a health center, a prison, a casino and an SOS Children's Village.[3]
Nhlangano | |
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 Center of Nhlangano with flowering Jacaranda tree | |
  Nhlangano | |
| Coordinates: 27°7′S 31°12′E / 27.117°S 31.200°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 |