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Sehonghong, Lesotho
Thaba-Tseka · Lesotho
Sehonghong is a small town in Thaba-Tseka, Lesotho with a population of 2,234. Elevation: 6,575 ft (2,004 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Sehonghong
Sehonghong is a community council located in the Thaba-Tseka District of Lesotho. In 2006 its population was 5,814. The village of Sehonghong is located between Taung and Matebeng on the Senqu River.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,234 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,575 ft (2,004 m) |
| Coordinates | -29.7783°, 28.7975° |
| Timezone | Africa/Maseru |
| Country | 🇱🇸 Lesotho |
| State / Province | Thaba-Tseka |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.2 inches (590 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sehonghong
Sehonghong is a small town in Lesotho (Thaba-Tseka) with a population of 2,234. The city sits at an elevation of 6,575 feet (2,004 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Maseru.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above Lesotho avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,575 ft (2,004 m) |
| Area | 2,578.0 sq mi (6,677.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.7783°N, 28.7975°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Maseru |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 44°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in |
Sehonghong has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 44°F in July to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.0") and June the driest (0.4").
Schools in Sehonghong
36 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thaba-lia-Tloka Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Khohlong Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Khomo-ea-Mollo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sephokong / Patiseng Primary School 01 (validate Name) | - | - | - | - |
| Mokoto Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Natebeng Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ramaomane Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Libobeng Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Letsatseng Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sehonghong High School | - | - | - | - |
| Setala School | - | - | - | - |
| Sehonghong Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| 'Makhotso Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Manganeng Methodist School | - | - | - | - |
| Qenehelong Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| 'Matsaile Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ramats'eliso Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sephokong / Patiseng Primary School 00 (validate Name) | - | - | - | - |
| Thaba-lia-Tloka Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Natebeng Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Khomo-ea-Mollo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sehonghong High School | - | - | - | - |
| Sehonghong Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| 'Makhotso Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Manganeng Methodist School | - | - | - | - |
| Khohlong Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Qenehelong Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Setala School | - | - | - | - |
| 'Matsaile Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ramats'eliso Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sephokong / Patiseng Primary School 01 (validate Name) | - | - | - | - |
| Sephokong / Patiseng Primary School 00 (validate Name) | - | - | - | - |
| Mokoto Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ramaomane Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Letsatseng Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Libobeng Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Sehonghong
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dip |
Clinics in Sehonghong
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Sehonghong
31 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bobete Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Diamond Valley Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Drakensberg Gardens Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Himeville Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Katse Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kolberg Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kuebunyane Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lebakeng Airport | LEF | Small Airport |
| Lesobeng Airport | LES | Small Airport |
| Malefiloane Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mantsonyane Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mashai Store Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Matabeng Store Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Matabeng Village Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Matatiele Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Matsaile Airport | MSG | Small Airport |
| Mohlanapeng Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mokhotlong Airport | MKH | Small Airport |
| Nkaus Airport | NKU | Small Airport |
| Pelaneng Airport | PEL | Small Airport |
| Qacha's Nek Airport | UNE | Small Airport |
| Sehlabathebe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sehonghong Airport | SHK | Small Airport |
| Sekakes Airport | SKQ | Small Airport |
| Semonkong Airport | SOK | Small Airport |
| Seshutes Airport | SHZ | Small Airport |
| St. Theresa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tebellong Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Thaba-Tseka Airport | THB | Small Airport |
| Tlokoeng Airport | TKO | Small Airport |
| Underberg Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Sehonghong?
Sehonghong has a population of 2,234 residents and is located in Lesotho. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,578.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sehonghong?
Sehonghong has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.2 inches.