Butha-Buthe Population 2026
Butha-Buthe has a population of 40,599, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇱🇸 Lesotho, located in Butha-Buthe. Roughly 1.7% of Lesotho's population lives here. It is about 8.9× smaller than Maseru, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,599
Rank in Lesotho
#6
Coordinates
28.77°S, 28.25°E
~1,716 m elevation · Africa/Maseru
Distance to capital (Maseru)
96 km
60 miles, straight line
Cities near Butha-Buthe
- Hlotse43,967 people · ~23 km away
- Maputsoe61,916 people · ~37 km away
- Teyateyaneng27,272 people · ~65 km away
- Mabote38,047 people · ~91 km away
- Thaba-Tseka16,765 people · ~91 km away
- Maseru359,753 people · ~96 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Butha-Buthe?
Butha-Buthe has a population of 40,599 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Lesotho.
What region is Butha-Buthe in?
Butha-Buthe is located in Butha-Buthe, Lesotho.
Is Butha-Buthe the capital of Lesotho?
No, the capital of Lesotho is Maseru, about 96 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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