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Pitseng, Lesotho
Leribe · Lesotho
Pitseng is a small city in Leribe, Lesotho with a population of 6,486. Elevation: 6,148 ft (1,874 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Pitseng
Pitseng is a community council located in the Leribe District of Lesotho. The population in 2006 was 18,948.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,486 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,148 ft (1,874 m) |
| Coordinates | -29.0070°, 28.2133° |
| 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 Pitseng
Pitseng is a small city in Lesotho (Leribe) with a population of 6,486. The city sits at an elevation of 6,148 feet (1,874 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.
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 | 6,148 ft (1,874 m) |
| Area | 2,125.7 sq mi (5,505.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.0070°N, 28.2133°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maseru |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 40°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in |
Pitseng has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in June to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.5").
Schools in Pitseng
35 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joy to the World | - | - | - | - |
| Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Potsane Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sekeleme Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Thaba Phatsoa Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Komeng Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pontseng Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Malefane High School | - | - | - | - |
| Makhoaneng Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Makape Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Menyameng Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lipetu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Potsane Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Khojane Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Makhoa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chabatsane Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Phosong Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mamello School for Disabled | - | - | - | - |
| Potsane Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chabatsane Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sekeleme Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Phosong Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pontseng Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bolahla Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chabatsane Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tsuinyane School | - | - | - | - |
| Khojane Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bolahla Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Khethisa High School | - | - | - | - |
| Pitseng High School | - | - | - | - |
| Makhethisa High School | - | - | - | - |
| Mahobong LECSA Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Holy Trinity Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Holy Trinity High School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Pitseng
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Pitseng
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botha-Bothe Flea Market and Taxi Rank |
Clinics in Pitseng
6 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Pitseng
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pitseng
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Pitseng
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AfriSki | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Pitseng
21 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Moshoeshoe I International Airport | MSU | Large Airport |
| Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport | FCB | Medium Airport |
| Arizona Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bobete Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Katse Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kolberg Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Leribe Airport | LRB | Small Airport |
| Lesobeng Airport | LES | Small Airport |
| Letseng Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mantsonyane Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mashai Store Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mejametalana Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Mohlanapeng Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pelaneng Airport | PEL | Small Airport |
| Phuthadijhaba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sehonghong Airport | SHK | Small Airport |
| Senekal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Seshutes Airport | SHZ | Small Airport |
| St. Theresa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Thaba-Tseka Airport | THB | Small Airport |
| Tlokoeng Airport | TKO | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Pitseng
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Mahobong Post Office | |
| Pitseng Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pitseng
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| A.M.E Church | |
| Assemblies of God Mahobong | |
| Mahobong LECSA | |
| Pitseng L.E.C SA | |
| Pondman Mission |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Lesotho
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Pitseng?
Pitseng has a population of 6,486 residents and is located in Lesotho. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 2,125.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pitseng?
Pitseng 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.