Cities / Districts of Lesotho

The following is a list of all the districts in Lesotho, Find Directory and information on cities and districts of Lesotho; Location and Population per district
The Kingdom of Lesotho is divided into ten districts, each headed by a district administrator. Each district has a capital known as a camptown. The districts are further subdivided into 80 constituencies, which consist of 129 local community councils. Most of the districts are named after their capitals.
Lesotho’s geographical splendour and location has boosted its status as one of the new most sought after adventure holiday destinations in southern Africa. Today, the landlocked country draws a large number of travellers and tourists from all over the world. And best of travel and tours in this country can be treasured by exploring district by district.
Cities and Districts in Lesotho
Berea District
Berea district covers an area of 2,222 sq km and a population in 2006 of approximately 256,496. Teyateyaneng is the capital of the district. It’s comprised of 11 constituents.
Butha-Buthe District
Butha-Buthe district covers an area of 1,767 sq km and a population in 2006 of approximately 109,529. Butha-Buthe is the capital. It’s comprised of 5 constituents.
Leribè District
Leribè district covers an area of 2,828 sq km and a population in 2006 of approximately 298,352. Hlotse is the capital. It’s comprised of 14 constituents.
Mafeteng District
Mafeteng district covers an area of 2,119 sq km and a population in 2006 of approximately 193,682. Mafeteng is the capital. It’s comprised of 9 constituents.
Maseru District
Maseru district covers an area of 4,279 sq km and a population in 2006 of approximately 429,823. Maseru is also the name of the district’s capital, and is the only city in the district. Additionally it is the capital of the country. It is the largest urban area in the country. It’s comprised of 17 constituents.
Mohale’s Hoek District
Mohale’s Hoek district covers an area of 3,530 sq km and a population in 2006 of approximately 174,924. It lies in the South-Western part of the country and Mohale’s Hoek is the capital city. It’s comprised of 8 constituents.
Mokhotlong District
Mokhotlong district covers an area of 4,075 sq km and a population in 2006 of approximately 96,340. It is one of the poorest and most remote areas of Lesotho. It is mostly rural; however there are also some diamonds. Mokhotlong is the capital. It is one of the poorest and most remote areas of Lesotho. It’s comprised of 4 constituents.
Qacha’s Nek District
Qacha’s Nek district covers an area of 2,349 sq km and a population in 2006 of approximately 71,876. Qacha’s Nek is the capital. It lies in the East of the country and it’s comprised of 3 constituents.
Quthing District
Quthing district covers an area of 2,916 sq km and a population in 2006 of approximately 120,502. Quthing, also known as Moyeni, is the capital of the district. It lies in the south of the country and it’s comprised of 5 constituents.
Thaba-Tseka District
Thaba-Tseka district covers an area of 4,270 sq km and a population in 2006 of approximately 129,137. Thaba-Tseka is also the name of the district’s capital. It lies in the Central-East of the country and it’s comprised of 5 constituents.