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Nako, Lesotho

Maseru District · Lesotho

Nako is a small city in Maseru District, Lesotho with a population of 13,146. Elevation: 5,965 ft (1,818 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

13,146 Population 8/sq mi density
5,965 ft Elevation 1,818 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
31.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Maseru Timezone

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About Nako

Makhalaneng is a community council located in the Maseru District of Lesotho. The population in 2006 was 13,146.

People

Population13,146
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain31.3 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation5,965 ft (1,818 m)
Population13,146
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation5,965 ft (1,818 m)
Coordinates-29.6167°, 27.7667°
TimezoneAfrica/Maseru
Country🇱🇸 Lesotho
State / ProvinceMaseru District
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation31.3 inches (796 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nako

Nako is a small city in Lesotho (Maseru District) with a population of 13,146. The city sits at an elevation of 5,965 feet (1,818 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maseru.

Climate in Nako

Nako 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
Nako enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 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 31.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,965 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above Lesotho avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,965 ft (1,818 m)
Area1,670.6 sq mi (4,326.8 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-29.6167°N, 27.7667°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maseru

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.3"
18% below Lesotho avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 18, 2016 10 km W of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho M4.5 96 km
Jan 27, 2002 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 44 km
Jan 27, 2002 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 26 km
Sep 5, 2016 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 5 km
Jul 31, 1993 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho M3.8 5 km
Feb 8, 1995 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho M3.7 39 km
Aug 21, 1990 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho M3.1 132 km
Apr 17, 1993 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho M2.9 105 km
Jun 10, 1993 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho M2.7 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Wettest
February 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in
March 62°F (16°C) 4.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
May 49°F (9°C) 1.0 in
June 43°F (6°C) 0.8 in Coldest
July 43°F (6°C) 0.6 in Driest
August 48°F (9°C) 1.1 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
November 62°F (16°C) 4.0 in
December 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in

Nako has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 43°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Nako

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St. Anthony Primary School - - - -
Ha Raboletseng School (Validate) - - - -
Lekunutu Primary School - - - -
Likuiling Community School - - - -
St. Benedict High School - - - -
S.T John High School - - - -
Harmon High School - - - -
Ngope-tsoeu Primary School - - - -
Thabana-li-'mele Vocational School - - - -
Serooeng Primary School - - - -
Harmon High School - - - -
St. Benedict High School - - - -
Lekunutu Primary School - - - -
Likuiling Community School - - - -
Ngope-tsoeu Primary School - - - -
Serooeng Primary School - - - -
St. Anthony Primary School - - - -
Ha Raboletseng School (Validate) - - - -
Change category to village - - - -
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Radio Stations near Nako

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Nako

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Liraoheleng LECSA Library0.0
Thomas Mofolo Library0.0

Cafes in Nako

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Litatso cafe

Gas Stations in Nako

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shao Shao Filling Stahion

Airports Near Nako

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Moshoeshoe I International AirportMSULarge Airport
Kolberg Airport-Small Airport
Kuebunyane Airstrip-Small Airport
Ladybrand Airfield-Small Airport
Lesobeng AirportLESSmall Airport
Mafeteng AirportMFCSmall Airport
Mantsonyane Airport-Small Airport
Mejametalana Air Base-Small Airport
Mohale's Hoek Airport-Small Airport
Nkaus AirportNKUSmall Airport
Nohanas Airport-Small Airport
Pelaneng AirportPELSmall Airport
Sekakes AirportSKQSmall Airport
Semonkong AirportSOKSmall Airport
Tebellong Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Nako

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ha Tlali Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nako

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St John Tlali Mission
St John Tlali Mission

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Maseru
Elevation
1,799 m (5,903 ft)

🇱🇸 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 Nako

What is the population of Nako?

Nako has a population of 13,146 residents and is located in Lesotho. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 1,670.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nako?

Nako enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.3 inches.

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