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Lesotho is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa. It is divided into ten districts, each with its own administrative center. Here are the districts of Lesotho:
Lesotho is a mountainous country in Southern Africa completely surrounded by South Africa. The country is divided into 10 districts, and those districts are further divided into constituencies and community councils for local administration. Maseru is the national capital and also the largest city in Lesotho.
The country includes high mountain ranges, river valleys, plateaus, and rural highland communities located entirely above 1,000 meters in elevation. Different districts are known for livestock farming, textiles, mining, hydropower projects, and traditional Basotho culture.
Key Facts
- National capital: Maseru
- Total population: 2,360,000 (Official estimate 2025)
- Total area: 30,355 km² (11,720 sq miles)
- Currency: Lesotho Loti (LSL)
- Bordering countries: South Africa
- Total Districts: 10
- Total Community Councils: 80+
List of Districts and Capitals of Lesotho
Total districts shown: 10 | Combined population: 2,360,000 | Combined area: 30,355 km²
| # | District Name | Capital City | Region | Area (km²) | Population (Latest Census) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berea | Teyateyaneng | Northern Lowlands | 2,222 | 370,000 |
| 2 | Butha-Buthe | Butha-Buthe | Northern Highlands | 1,767 | 140,000 |
| 3 | Leribe | Hlotse | Northern Lowlands | 2,828 | 360,000 |
| 4 | Mafeteng | Mafeteng | Southern Lowlands | 2,119 | 210,000 |
| 5 | Maseru | Maseru | Central Lowlands | 4,279 | 700,000 |
| 6 | Mohale's Hoek | Mohale's Hoek | Southern Highlands | 3,530 | 190,000 |
| 7 | Mokhotlong | Mokhotlong | Eastern Highlands | 4,075 | 110,000 |
| 8 | Qacha's Nek | Qacha's Nek | Southeastern Highlands | 2,349 | 90,000 |
| 9 | Quthing | Quthing | Southern Highlands | 2,916 | 150,000 |
| 10 | Thaba-Tseka | Thaba-Tseka | Central Highlands | 4,270 | 140,000 |
Largest Districts by Area
- Maseru - 1,652 sq mi (4,279 km²)
- Thaba-Tseka - 1,649 sq mi (4,270 km²)
- Mokhotlong - 1,573 sq mi (4,075 km²)
- Mohale's Hoek - 1,363 sq mi (3,530 km²)
- Quthing - 1,126 sq mi (2,916 km²)
- Leribe - 1,092 sq mi (2,828 km²)
- Qacha's Nek - 907 sq mi (2,349 km²)
- Berea - 858 sq mi (2,222 km²)
Most Populous Districts
- Maseru - Population: 700,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Berea - Population: 370,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Leribe - Population: 360,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Mafeteng - Population: 210,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Mohale's Hoek - Population: 190,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Quthing - Population: 150,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Butha-Buthe - Population: 140,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Thaba-Tseka - Population: 140,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
Smallest Districts by Area
- Butha-Buthe - 682 sq mi (1,767 km²)
- Mafeteng - 818 sq mi (2,119 km²)
- Berea - 858 sq mi (2,222 km²)
- Qacha's Nek - 907 sq mi (2,349 km²)
- Leribe - 1,092 sq mi (2,828 km²)
- Quthing - 1,126 sq mi (2,916 km²)
Districts by Regional Grouping
- Central Highlands: Thaba-Tseka
- Central Lowlands: Maseru
- Eastern Highlands: Mokhotlong
- Northern Highlands: Butha-Buthe
- Northern Lowlands: Berea, Leribe
- Southern Highlands: Mohale's Hoek, Quthing
- Southern Lowlands: Mafeteng
- Southeastern Highlands: Qacha's Nek
Landlocked Districts
- Berea
- Butha-Buthe
- Leribe
- Mafeteng
- Maseru
- Mohale's Hoek
- Mokhotlong
- Qacha's Nek
- Quthing
- Thaba-Tseka
Districts with Coastline
- None - Lesotho is a landlocked country.
Districts Sharing Borders with Other Countries
- South Africa: Berea, Butha-Buthe, Leribe, Mafeteng, Maseru, Mohale's Hoek, Mokhotlong, Qacha's Nek, Quthing, Thaba-Tseka
Sources
- Bureau of Statistics Lesotho
- World Bank - Lesotho Data
- CIA World Factbook - Lesotho
- Encyclopaedia Britannica - Lesotho
- Government of Lesotho
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