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Ramabanta, Lesotho

Maseru District · Lesotho

Ramabanta is a small town in Maseru District, Lesotho with a population of 1,971. Elevation: 5,906 ft (1,800 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,971 Population 1/sq mi density
5,906 ft Elevation 1,800 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
29.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Maseru Timezone

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About Ramabanta

Ramabanta is a town in western Lesotho. It is located southeast of the capital Maseru, and northwest of the 3096 metre peak of Thaba Putsoa.

People

Population1,971
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain29.8 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation5,906 ft (1,800 m)
Population1,971
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation5,906 ft (1,800 m)
Coordinates-29.6673°, 27.7870°
TimezoneAfrica/Maseru
Country🇱🇸 Lesotho
State / ProvinceMaseru District
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation29.8 inches (756 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ramabanta

Ramabanta is a small town in Lesotho (Maseru District) with a population of 1,971. The city sits at an elevation of 5,906 feet (1,800 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maseru.

Ramabanta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 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 29.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,906 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above Lesotho avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,906 ft (1,800 m)
Area1,670.6 sq mi (4,326.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-29.6673°N, 27.7870°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maseru

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.8"
22% below Lesotho avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

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 91 km
Jan 27, 2002 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 38 km
Jan 27, 2002 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 20 km
Sep 5, 2016 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 4 km
Jul 31, 1993 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho M3.8 2 km
Feb 8, 1995 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho M3.7 33 km
Aug 21, 1990 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho M3.1 128 km
Apr 17, 1993 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho M2.9 106 km
Jun 10, 1993 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho M2.7 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
February 65°F (19°C) 4.2 in
March 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
May 49°F (10°C) 0.9 in
June 43°F (6°C) 0.8 in Coldest
July 43°F (6°C) 0.5 in Driest
August 48°F (9°C) 1.1 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
November 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
December 65°F (19°C) 3.3 in

Ramabanta has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 43°F in June to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Ramabanta

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St. Odilon Primary School - - - -
Ramosebo Primary School - - - -
Rapo-le-Boea School - - - -
Mofoqoi Primary School - - - -
Likhameng Primary School - - - -
Fatima R.C.C School - - - -
Lichecheng School - - - -
Thabo Letsie School - - - -
'Mamoholi Primary School - - - -
Theetsoa Primary School - - - -
Fatima R.C.C School. - - - -
Theetsoa Primary School - - - -
Ramosebo Primary School - - - -
St. Odilon Primary School - - - -
Rapo-le-Boea School - - - -
Thabo Letsie School - - - -
'Mamoholi Primary School - - - -
Mofoqoi Primary School - - - -
Likhameng Primary School - - - -
Lichecheng School - - - -
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Libraries in Ramabanta

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Thomas Mofolo Library0.0

Clinics in Ramabanta

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ramabanta Health Centre

Gas Stations in Ramabanta

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ramabanta Filling Station

Airports Near Ramabanta

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Moshoeshoe I International AirportMSULarge Airport
Katse Airport-Small 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
Quthing AirportUTGSmall Airport
Sekakes AirportSKQSmall Airport
Semonkong AirportSOKSmall Airport
Tebellong Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ramabanta

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Fatima 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 Ramabanta

What is the population of Ramabanta?

Ramabanta has a population of 1,971 residents and is located in Lesotho. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,670.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ramabanta?

Ramabanta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.8 inches.

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