Hlotse Population 2026
Hlotse has a population of 43,967, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇱🇸 Lesotho, located in Leribe. Roughly 1.8% of Lesotho's population lives here. It is about 8.2× smaller than Maseru, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
43,967
Rank in Lesotho
#5
Coordinates
28.87°S, 28.05°E
~1,645 m elevation · Africa/Maseru
Distance to capital (Maseru)
74 km
46 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Leribe
| City | Population | Rank in Lesotho |
|---|---|---|
| Maputsoe | 61,916 | #2 |
Cities near Hlotse
- Maputsoe61,916 people · ~14 km away
- Butha-Buthe40,599 people · ~23 km away
- Teyateyaneng27,272 people · ~42 km away
- Mabote38,047 people · ~68 km away
- Maseru359,753 people · ~74 km away
- Thaba-Tseka16,765 people · ~91 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hlotse?
Hlotse has a population of 43,967 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Lesotho.
What region is Hlotse in?
Hlotse is located in Leribe, Lesotho.
Is Hlotse the capital of Lesotho?
No, the capital of Lesotho is Maseru, about 74 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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