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Maputsoe, Lesotho
Leribe · Lesotho
Maputsoe is a mid-size city in Leribe, Lesotho with a population of 61,916. Elevation: 5,194 ft (1,583 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Maputsoe
Maputsoe is a town and constituency located in the northern district of Leribe in Lesotho; it shares a border-post with Ficksburg in the Free State province of South Africa, with the Mohokare River forming the national boundary. It has a population of 55,541.
People
Climate
| Population | 61,916 |
| Population Density | 29 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,194 ft (1,583 m) |
| Coordinates | -28.8866°, 27.8992° |
| Timezone | Africa/Maseru |
| Country | 🇱🇸 Lesotho |
| State / Province | Leribe |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.3 inches (870 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.3 inches (3 cm) |
About Maputsoe
Maputsoe is a mid-size city in Lesotho (Leribe) with a population of 61,916. The city sits at an elevation of 5,194 feet (1,583 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maseru.
Climate in Maputsoe
Maputsoe has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 696 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below Lesotho avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 346 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,194 ft (1,583 m) |
| Area | 2,125.7 sq mi (5,505.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.8866°N, 27.8992°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maseru |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 44°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) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 3.8 in |
Maputsoe has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 41°F in July to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.4").
Schools in Maputsoe
28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Maputsoe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Maputsoe A.C.L.school | - | - | - | - |
| Likhetlane Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Boitelo (Likhetlane) School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Michael's High School | - | - | - | - |
| Chaka Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Moselinyane Primary School and Boitelo Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| 'Muela Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sacred Heart High School | - | - | - | - |
| Mafube Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ha-Kotola Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Boiteko Multiracial School | - | - | - | - |
| Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mexican High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kenya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Holy Family High School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Monica's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hleoheng Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hleoheng LEC Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Maboee Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Eagles High School | - | - | - | - |
| Maputsoe Community School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Luke Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Maputsoe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Boitelo (Likhetlane) School | - | - | - | - |
| Likhetlane Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| 'Muela Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Maputsoe
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolonyama Market |
Hotels in Maputsoe
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Maputsoe
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Maputsoe
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Maputsoe
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Maputsoe
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Maputsoe
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Maputsoe
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Maputsoe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TY Depot |
Airports Near Maputsoe
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Moshoeshoe I International Airport | MSU | Large Airport |
| Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport | FCB | Medium Airport |
| Aldam Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Arbeitsgenot Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Arizona Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bethlehem Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Katse Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kolberg Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ladybrand Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Leribe Airport | LRB | Small Airport |
| Mantsonyane Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mejametalana Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Monte Carlo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pelaneng Airport | PEL | Small Airport |
| Senekal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Seshutes Airport | SHZ | Small Airport |
| Thaba-Tseka Airport | THB | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Maputsoe
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| African Methodist Church | |
| Hleoheng LEC | |
| St. Monica's RCC Mission |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Maputsoe
5 places within 15 km
- • 'Muela
- • Babing
- • Lenyakoane
- • thabaneng
- • thabaneng
🇱🇸 About Lesotho
Public Holidays in Lesotho
11 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Maputsoe
What is the population of Maputsoe?
Maputsoe has a population of 61,916 residents and is located in Lesotho. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 2,125.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Maputsoe?
Maputsoe has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. The area receives 346 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.3 inches, with 1.3 inches of snow.