Malkerns

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Malkerns
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Malkerns
Location in Eswatini
Coordinates: 26°31′49″S31°11′20″E / 26.53028°S 31.18889°E / -26.53028; 31.18889
CountryFlag of Eswatini.svg Eswatini
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]

Agriculture and Tourism  

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]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Annual Report 2023/2024" (PDF). Malkerns Town Council. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
  2. "Malkerns Town Board | Malkerns Town Board" . Retrieved 2024-12-07.
  3. "About". www.bush-fire.com. Retrieved 17 October 2025.