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Roma, Lesotho

Maseru District · Lesotho

Roma is a small city in Maseru District, Lesotho with a population of 14,259. Elevation: 5,463 ft (1,665 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

14,259 Population 9/sq mi density
5,463 ft Elevation 1,665 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
33.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Maseru Timezone

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About Roma

Roma

Roma is a settlement under the Manonyane Community Council in the Maseru District of Lesotho, some 34 kilometres southeast of Maseru, the capital of Lesotho. The Roma valley is broad and fertile, and is surrounded by sandstone cliffs topped to the East by basalt mountains which provide magnificent scenery.

People

Population14,259
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain33.9 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation5,463 ft (1,665 m)
Population14,259
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation5,463 ft (1,665 m)
Coordinates-29.4467°, 27.7081°
TimezoneAfrica/Maseru
Country🇱🇸 Lesotho
State / ProvinceMaseru District
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 Roma

Roma is a small city in Lesotho (Maseru District) with a population of 14,259. The city sits at an elevation of 5,463 feet (1,665 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.

Climate in Roma

Roma 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
Roma 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 5,463 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

Elevation5,463 ft (1,665 m)
Area1,670.6 sq mi (4,326.8 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-29.4467°N, 27.7081°W
TimezoneAfrica/Maseru

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below Lesotho avg
Snowfall 3.9"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 18, 2016 10 km W of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho M4.5 112 km
Sep 15, 2017 58 km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa M4.4 147 km
Jan 27, 2002 43 km SE of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 63 km
Jan 27, 2002 25 km S of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 45 km
Sep 5, 2016 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 24 km
Mar 20, 2015 25 km ESE of Ventersburg, South Africa M4.2 149 km
Jul 31, 1993 5 km S of Nako, Lesotho M3.8 25 km
Feb 8, 1995 35 km NE of Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho M3.7 58 km
Aug 21, 1990 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho M3.1 148 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 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 4.9 in Wettest
February 67°F (19°C) 4.4 in
March 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
May 51°F (10°C) 0.9 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.7 in
July 41°F (5°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
August 49°F (10°C) 1.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
November 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in
December 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in Warmest

Roma has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 41°F in July to 67°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Roma

59+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Maliele Primary School - - - -
Khoarai Primary School - - - -
National University of Lesotho International School - - - -
Mohlaka-oa-Tuka Primary School - - - -
Mokhokhong Primary School - - - -
Ramots'oane Primary School - - - -
Thabana-Ts'oana Primary School - - - -
Mokema Primary School - - - -
John Maut High School - - - -
Masapong Primary School - - - -
Popanyane (St Patrick's) School - - - -
Nyokosoba Primary School - - - -
Manyooe A.C.L. School - - - -
Liphkoe Primary School - - - -
St Mary's High School - - - -
Christ The King High School - - - -
St Michael's Primary School - - - -
Thaba Chitja Primary School - - - -
Popa Primary School - - - -
Manonyane High School - - - -
St Joseph High School - - - -
Mets'oarong School - - - -
Ntsane S.F.D.O.P. School - - - -
Khokhotsaneng Community School - - - -
Thabana-Ts'oana Secondary School - - - -
Tjopa Primary School - - - -
Ratau Primary School - - - -
Lerotholi School - - - -
Morapeli Nazareth School - - - -
Roma Primary School - - - -
Khoarai Primary School - - - -
Roma Primary School - - - -
St Mary's High School - - - -
Popanyane (St Patrick's) School - - - -
Nyokosoba Primary School - - - -
Manyooe A.C.L. School - - - -
Liphkoe Primary School - - - -
Christ The King High School - - - -
Maliele Primary School - - - -
St Michael's Primary School - - - -
Thaba Chitja Primary School - - - -
Masheka Primary School - - - -
Manonyane High School - - - -
Popa Primary School - - - -
Mokema Primary School - - - -
St Joseph High School - - - -
Ntsane S.F.D.O.P. School - - - -
Khokhotsaneng Community School - - - -
Thabana-Ts'oana Primary School - - - -
Thabana-Ts'oana Secondary School - - - -
Tjopa Primary School - - - -
Ratau Primary School - - - -
Mets'oarong School - - - -
Lerotholi School - - - -
Morapeli Nazareth School - - - -
Ramots'oane Primary School - - - -
Mohlaka-oa-Tuka Primary School - - - -
Masapong Primary School - - - -
Masheka Primary School - - - -
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Museums in Roma

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Morija Museum & Archives

Libraries in Roma

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 Roma

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mafafa
Maseru Market
Sefika

Hotels in Roma

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mmelesi Lodge
Molengoane Lodge
Roma Trading Post Lodge
Thaba Bosiu Resort

Cafes in Roma

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Masutsa

Clinics in Roma

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

LS #3359327683

Veterinaries in Roma

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agricultural Station Veterinary
Agricultural Station Veterinary

Gas Stations in Roma

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Roma Filling Station
Sekautu Tholo Filling Station
Total

Banks in Roma

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nedbank
Standard Lesotho Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Roma

TeamLeagueDivision
Setsoto Stadium

Airports Near Roma

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Moshoeshoe I International AirportMSULarge Airport
Ficksburg Sentraoes AirportFCBMedium Airport
Arbeitsgenot Airport-Small Airport
Kuebunyane Airstrip-Small Airport
Ladybrand Airfield-Small Airport
Leribe AirportLRBSmall Airport
Lesobeng AirportLESSmall Airport
Mafeteng AirportMFCSmall Airport
Mantsonyane Airport-Small Airport
Mejametalana Air Base-Small Airport
Mohale's Hoek Airport-Small Airport
Monte Carlo Airport-Small Airport
Nkaus AirportNKUSmall Airport
Nohanas Airport-Small Airport
Sekakes AirportSKQSmall Airport
Semonkong AirportSOKSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Roma

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 Roma

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ICP
Roman Catholic Church
St Marks
St Michael's Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Maseru
Elevation
1,610 m (5,282 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 Roma

What is the population of Roma?

Roma has a population of 14,259 residents and is located in Lesotho. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 1,670.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Roma?

Roma 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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