Mafeteng Population 2026
Mafeteng has a population of 45,287, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇱🇸 Lesotho, located in Mafeteng District. Roughly 1.9% of Lesotho's population lives here. It is about 7.9× smaller than Maseru, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
45,287
Rank in Lesotho
#4
Coordinates
29.82°S, 27.24°E
~1,669 m elevation · Africa/Maseru
Distance to capital (Maseru)
61 km
38 miles, straight line
Cities near Mafeteng
- Mohale's Hoek46,593 people · ~43 km away
- Maseru359,753 people · ~61 km away
- Mabote38,047 people · ~67 km away
- Quthing33,910 people · ~78 km away
- Teyateyaneng27,272 people · ~90 km away
- Maputsoe61,916 people · ~122 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mafeteng?
Mafeteng has a population of 45,287 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Lesotho.
What region is Mafeteng in?
Mafeteng is located in Mafeteng District, Lesotho.
Is Mafeteng the capital of Lesotho?
No, the capital of Lesotho is Maseru, about 61 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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