Maputsoe
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When to go: Maputsoe month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Maputsoe are typically March, September and October, with average daytime highs around 23–25°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 26°C), July the coldest (average low -1°C), and December the wettest (about 135 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.2 | 13.9 | 128 | 11.9 |
| February | 25.2 | 13.5 | 112 | 11.1 |
| March | 24.2 | 11.6 | 84 | 10.8 |
| April | 20.4 | 8.0 | 94 | 9.8 |
| May | 18.2 | 3.7 | 22 | 9.7 |
| June | 15.5 | 0.1 | 10 | 9.6 |
| July | 15.6 | -0.6 | 12 | 9.9 |
| August | 18.8 | 2.0 | 15 | 10.5 |
| September | 23.0 | 6.5 | 33 | 11.2 |
| October | 24.6 | 9.1 | 66 | 11.3 |
| November | 25.2 | 11.1 | 124 | 11.9 |
| December | 25.7 | 13.0 | 135 | 12.1 |
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01 · VisitVisiting Maputsoe
Maputsoe
Maputsoe is a town and constituency situated within the northern district of Leribe in Lesotho. The settlement features a population of 55,541 residents according to available records, while broader demographic tracking registers 61,916 inhabitants.
Positioned along the national boundary defined by the Mohokare River, the town shares an international border-post with Ficksburg in the Free State province of South Africa. Geographically, the locality sits at coordinates -28.8866 latitude and 27.89915 longitude. The administrative footprint incorporates several distinct villages, including Mathata, Ha Motlalehi, Ha Chaka, and multiple settlements within Ha Nyenye such as Ha Maputsoe, Khomo-lia-oela, Ha Chonapase, Phukalla, and Mohalalitoe.
A notable historical turning point in the community's civic development involves the establishment of the Irish non-governmental organization Action Lesotho. This institution was founded by Mannete Ramali during her tenure serving as Ambassador to Ireland, creating an enduring operational presence within the town.
02 · EconomyWork and the economy in Maputsoe
Economy
Maputsoe is a town and constituency located in the northern district of Leribe in Lesotho. The city shares a border-post with Ficksburg in the Free State province of South Africa, with the Mohokare River forming the national boundary.
A historical turning point for the local community involves external organizational involvement in economic and social development. The Irish NGO Action Lesotho operates within the town. This institution was established by politician Mannete Ramali during her tenure as Ambassador to Ireland.
Surrounding villages that contribute to the broader municipal framework include Mathata, Ha Nyenye—which encompasses Ha Maputsoe, Khomo-lia-oela, Ha Chonapase, Phukalla, Mohalalitoe, and Ha Maqele—along with Ha Motlalehi and Ha Chaka. The settlement supports a population of 55,541 residents according to primary data records, while broader demographic tracking records a population figure of 61,916.
Trade and commerce are heavily influenced by the immediate proximity to the South African border crossing along the Mohokare River. Economic activities span the municipal area, which operates within the Africa/Maseru timezone and utilizes the LSL currency. Reference data for these administrative and geographic boundaries can be verified further through the Maputsoe entry and the GeoNames record for Maputsoe.
03 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Maputsoe
Arts
Maputsoe is a town and constituency located in the northern district of Leribe in Lesotho. The city shares a border-post with Ficksburg in the Free State province of South Africa, with the Mohokare River forming the national boundary.
A historical turning point for the local community involved the establishment of the Irish NGO Action Lesotho. This organization operates within the town and was founded by politician Mannete Ramali during her tenure as Ambassador to Ireland.
The municipal area encompasses several distinct villages that contribute to the local cultural landscape. These surrounding settlements include:
- Mathata
- Ha Nyenye, which encompasses Ha Maputsoe, Khomo-lia-oela, Ha Chonapase, Phukalla, Mohalalitoe, and Ha Maqele
- Ha Motlalehi
- Ha Chaka
04 · OverviewMaputsoe, in brief
Maputsoe as a Border Settlement
Maputsoe functions as both a town and a constituency positioned in the northern district of Leribe within Lesotho. The locality shares a border-post directly with Ficksburg in the Free State province of South Africa, utilizing the Mohokare River to form the formal national boundary between the two territories.
A historical turning point for the area involves its establishment of international proximity and localized organization. This border position has shaped the settlement's demographic profile, alongside alternate source figures citing a population of 55,541.
Administratively and socially, the broader area incorporates several distinct villages, namely Mathata, Ha Nyenye—which encompasses Ha Maputsoe, Khomo-lia-oela, Ha Chonapase, Phukalla, Mohalalitoe, and Ha Maqele—as well as Ha Motlalehi and Ha Chaka. Institutional development within the town includes the presence of the Irish non-governmental organization Action Lesotho. This organization was established by politician Mannete Ramali during her tenure serving as Ambassador to Ireland.
Further details regarding the locality are documented across reference materials, including the comprehensive data hosted on Maputsoe.
Frequently Asked Questions about Maputsoe
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01 · Q&AWhere is Maputsoe located and what are its coordinates?
Maputsoe is situated in Lesotho at geographic coordinates -28.8866, 27.8991 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Maputsoe?
Maputsoe has a recorded population of approximately 61,916 and observes the Africa/Maseru time zone (LSL).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Maputsoe?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Maputsoe include en-LS, st, zu, xh, and the circulating currency is LSL.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Maputsoe?
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