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Mabote, Lesotho

Berea · Lesotho

Mabote is a mid-size city in Berea, Lesotho with a population of 38,047. Elevation: 4,944 ft (1,507 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

38,047 Population 40/sq mi density
4,944 ft Elevation 1,507 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
33.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Maseru Timezone

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About Mabote

Mabote is a community council in the Maseru Municipality located in the Berea District of Lesotho. The population in 2006 was 38,047.

People

Population38,047
Density40/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain33.9 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation4,944 ft (1,507 m)
Population38,047
Population Density40 / sq mi
Elevation4,944 ft (1,507 m)
Coordinates-29.2786°, 27.5242°
TimezoneAfrica/Maseru
Country🇱🇸 Lesotho
State / ProvinceBerea
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation33.9 inches (861 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.9 inches (10 cm)

About Mabote

Mabote is a mid-size city in Lesotho (Berea) with a population of 38,047. The city sits at an elevation of 4,944 feet (1,507 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maseru.

Climate in Mabote

Mabote has an average annual temperature of 14.7°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.8°C), the coldest is Jul (6.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 711 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.8°C / 69°F 9.4° / 32.1° 96.0
Feb 20°C / 68°F 9.1° / 31° 78.8
Mar 18.5°C / 65°F 7.9° / 30.2° 69.5
Apr 14°C / 57°F 3° / 25.1° 91.8
May 10.9°C / 52°F -0.8° / 21.9° 18.3
Jun 7.1°C / 45°F -3.4° / 19.3° 11.0
Jul 6.1°C / 43°F -6.2° / 19.5° 50.7
Aug 9°C / 48°F -4° / 22.6° 12.5
Sep 13.8°C / 57°F -0.5° / 28.5° 25.4
Oct 17.3°C / 63°F 2.1° / 32° 42.6
Nov 18.7°C / 66°F 5° / 32.5° 78.6
Dec 19.8°C / 68°F 8.5° / 32.4° 136.3
Mabote experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,944 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below Lesotho avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,944 ft (1,507 m)
Area958.6 sq mi (2,482.7 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates-29.2786°N, 27.5242°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maseru

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below Lesotho avg
Snowfall 3.9"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8.

Nov 14, 1990 7 km WSW of Virginia, South Africa M4.8 147 km
Aug 18, 2016 10 km W of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho M4.5 138 km
Sep 15, 2017 58 km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa M4.4 134 km
Jan 27, 2002 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 88 km
Jan 27, 2002 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 68 km
Sep 5, 2016 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 47 km
Jul 24, 2001 12 km S of Hennenman, South Africa M4.2 142 km
Mar 20, 2015 25 km ESE of Ventersburg, South Africa M4.2 128 km
Jul 31, 1993 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho M3.8 49 km
Feb 8, 1995 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho M3.7 80 km
Apr 18, 1993 1 km E of Virginia, South Africa M3.7 145 km
Sep 7, 1993 2 km E of Virginia, South Africa M3.7 144 km
Feb 21, 1996 12 km ESE of Virginia, South Africa M3.6 136 km
Sep 20, 1993 5 km WSW of Virginia, South Africa M3.6 147 km
Oct 14, 1995 3 km W of Virginia, South Africa M3.5 148 km
Jan 2, 1994 2 km E of Virginia, South Africa M3.4 145 km
Feb 24, 1996 3 km NE of Virginia, South Africa M3.1 147 km
Aug 8, 1990 6 km E of Virginia, South Africa M3.1 143 km
Dec 7, 1995 6 km NE of Virginia, South Africa M3.0 149 km
Apr 17, 1993 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho M2.9 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in Wettest
February 69°F (20°C) 4.3 in Warmest
March 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
April 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
May 51°F (11°C) 0.8 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.5 in
July 41°F (5°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
August 50°F (10°C) 0.8 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
November 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
December 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in

Mabote has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 41°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Mabote

38 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gateway English Medium School - - - -
The Lord's New Church School - - - -
Berea Primary School - - - -
Thuathe Primary School - - - -
Leseli Community School - - - -
Khubetsoana High School - - - -
Tshepo Christian School - - - -
Mabote LEC Primary School - - - -
Sekamaneng Primary School - - - -
Methodist School - - - -
Cenez Primary School - - - -
Leshoboro Primary School - - - -
Cenez High School - - - -
Phomolong Secondary School - - - -
Koalabata Primary School - - - -
Ts'osane L.E.C. Primary School - - - -
Unique Academy High School - - - -
Lesotho China Fellowship Collegiate - - - -
Mabote Primary School - - - -
Motimposo Primary School - - - -
Berea High School - - - -
Berea Primary School - - - -
Leshoboro Primary School - - - -
Ntloana-Ts'oana Primary School - - - -
Tumelo Eng. Med. School - - - -
Cenez High School - - - -
Phomolong Secondary School - - - -
Koalabata Primary School - - - -
Ts'osane L.E.C. Primary School - - - -
Gateway English Medium School - - - -
Unique Academy High School - - - -
Tumelo Eng. Med. School - - - -
Berea High School - - - -
Ntloana-Ts'oana Primary School - - - -
Motimposo Primary School - - - -
Rasetimela Primary School - - - -
Unity English Medium - - - -
Khubetsoana Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mabote

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Mabote

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ladybrand Library0.0
Lesotho State Library0.0
Lesotho State Library0.0
Liraoheleng LECSA Library0.0
Mangoaela Library0.0
Thomas Mofolo Library0.0
UNESCO Library0.0
UNESCO Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mabote

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kolonyama Market
Mafafa
Maseru Market
Sefika

Restaurants in Mabote

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

4Fordy
Motsoako Catering Services

Cafes in Mabote

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Basia General Cafe

Clinics in Mabote

5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bua Sono
Khubetsoana Clinic
Lenkotong
Mabote Clinic
Maqhaka Health Centre

Veterinaries in Mabote

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

LS #363081133

Gas Stations in Mabote

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ENGEN
LS #272245729
Puma
Puma
Total

Banks in Mabote

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Standard Lesotho Bank

Breweries in Mabote

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
TY Depot

Stadiums & Teams in Mabote

TeamLeagueDivision
Setsoto Stadium

Airports Near Mabote

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Moshoeshoe I International AirportMSULarge Airport
Ficksburg Sentraoes AirportFCBMedium Airport
Arbeitsgenot Airport-Small Airport
Ladybrand Airfield-Small Airport
Leribe AirportLRBSmall Airport
Mafeteng AirportMFCSmall Airport
Mantsonyane Airport-Small Airport
Mejametalana Air Base-Small Airport
Monte Carlo Airport-Small Airport
Nkaus AirportNKUSmall Airport
Semonkong AirportSOKSmall Airport
Thaba Nchu Tar AirportTCUSmall Airport

Post Offices in Mabote

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Khubetsoana

Treatment Centers in Mabote

13 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Carewell Health Clinic
Domiciliary Clinic
Family Health Clinic
Josh Medical Clinic
Karabo Family Clinic
Katlehong LMPS AHF
Khanya Medical Clinic
Lithoteng Filter Clinic
Mafumahali Hospital
Maseru Seventh Day Adventist Clinic
Men's Clinic
Mohloling Clinic
SHE Health Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mabote

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Berea L.E.C
Ceneze Mission
Christ Royal Nation
Foso Seventh Day Adventist
Jehovah's Witnesses Church
Mabote LECSA
Maria Mabasotho
Maria Mmabasotho
Phomolong Church (LEC)
St. Emile
Z.C.C.

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Maseru
Elevation
1,600 m (5,250 ft)
Area
138.0 km² (53.3 mi²)
Founded
1869
Postal Code
100
Twinned With
Austin, Koblenz

🇱🇸 About Lesotho

Capital Maseru
Population 2,108,132
Area 30,355 km²
GDP (USD) $2,117,962,445
GDP per capita $916
HDI 0.550
Life expectancy 57.4 years
Internet users 48.0%
Urban population 42.7%
Currency LSL (Loti)
Languages English, Sotho
Calling code +266
TLD .ls
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Lesotho

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Mar 11 Moshoeshoe Day Moshoeshoe Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Workers' Day Workers' Day
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension Day
May 25 Africa Day/ Heroes' Day Africa Day/ Heroes' Day
Jul 17 King Letsie III's Birthday King Letsie III's Birthday
Oct 4 Independence Day Independence Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Boxing Day St. Stephen's Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mabote

What is the population of Mabote?

Mabote has a population of 38,047 residents and is located in Lesotho. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 958.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mabote?

Mabote has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.9 inches, with 3.9 inches of snow.

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