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Mantsebo, Lesotho

Lesotho

Mantsebo is a small city in Lesotho with a population of 9,216. Elevation: 5,449 ft (1,661 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,216 Population 6/sq mi density
5,449 ft Elevation 1,661 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
33.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Maseru Timezone

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People

Population9,216
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain33.9 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation5,449 ft (1,661 m)
Population9,216
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation5,449 ft (1,661 m)
Coordinates-29.4833°, 27.5167°
TimezoneAfrica/Maseru
Country🇱🇸 Lesotho
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 Mantsebo

Mantsebo is a small city in Lesotho with a population of 9,216. The city sits at an elevation of 5,449 feet (1,661 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.

Mantsebo 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 5,449 feet, a high-altitude location.

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

Elevation5,449 ft (1,661 m)
Area1,670.6 sq mi (4,326.8 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-29.4833°N, 27.5167°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maseru

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below Lesotho avg
Snowfall 3.9"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M0.0 on Sep 15, 2017.

Aug 18, 2016 10 km W of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho M4.5 124 km
Sep 15, 2017 58 km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa M4.4 128 km
Jan 27, 2002 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 70 km
Jan 27, 2002 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 48 km
Sep 5, 2016 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 29 km
Jul 31, 1993 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho M3.8 32 km
Feb 8, 1995 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho M3.7 59 km
Apr 17, 1993 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho M2.9 87 km
Jun 10, 1993 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho M2.7 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in Wettest
February 69°F (20°C) 4.3 in Warmest
March 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
June 46°F (8°C) 0.6 in
July 41°F (5°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
August 50°F (10°C) 0.9 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
November 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
December 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in

Mantsebo has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 41°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Mantsebo

24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rankhelepe High School
Mauteng L.E.C. School
Fika-le-Mohala Primary School
'Matikoe High School
Mohasoa Secondary School
Thaabe Primary School
Hlalele Primary School
Massabielle School
Kopanang Primary School
Mant'sebo Primary School
Matukeng Primary School
Rankhelepe Primary School
Mohasoa Secondary School
Hlalele High School
Kopanang Primary School
Mauteng L.E.C. School
Fika-le-Mohala Primary School
Mant'sebo Primary School
'Matikoe High School
Hlalele High School
Hlalele Primary School
Rankhelepe Primary School
Matukeng Primary School
Thaabe Primary School
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Museums in Mantsebo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Morija Museum & Archives

Libraries in Mantsebo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
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 Mantsebo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mafafa
Maseru Market
Sefika

Clinics in Mantsebo

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Matukeng Health Centre

Stadiums & Teams in Mantsebo

TeamLeagueDivision
Setsoto Stadium

Airports Near Mantsebo

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Moshoeshoe I International AirportMSULarge Airport
Ficksburg Sentraoes AirportFCBMedium Airport
Arbeitsgenot AirportSmall Airport
Ladybrand AirfieldSmall Airport
Leribe AirportLRBSmall Airport
Mafeteng AirportMFCSmall Airport
Mejametalana Air BaseSmall Airport
Mohale's Hoek AirportSmall Airport
Monte Carlo AirportSmall Airport
Nkaus AirportNKUSmall Airport
Nohanas AirportSmall Airport
Semonkong AirportSOKSmall Airport
Thaba Nchu Tar AirportTCUSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Mantsebo

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 Mantsebo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Jehovah's Witnesses

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Maseru

🇱🇸 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 Mantsebo

What is the population of Mantsebo?

Mantsebo has a population of 9,216 residents and is located in Lesotho. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 1,670.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mantsebo?

Mantsebo 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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