Malkerns | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 26°31′49″S31°11′20″E / 26.53028°S 31.18889°E | |
| Country | |
| District | Manzini |
| Area | |
• Total | 9,036 [1] ha (22,330 acres) |
| (approx.) | |
| Elevation | 776 m (2,546 ft) |
| Population (2019) | |
• Total | 8,074 [1] |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
Malkerns is a town in Eswatini, located in the Manzini District, between Ezulwini and Manzini. [2] The town was inaugurated in 2012. [1]
Malkerns' economy is primarily composed of agricultural production and tourism. Approximately 8,452 hectares (32.63 sq mi) is dedicated to farming, most notably pineapples. [1]
Since 2007, the MTN Bushfire Festival has been held annually at the House on Fire venue in Malkerns. [3]