Maputsoe Population 2026
Maputsoe has a population of 61,916, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇱🇸 Lesotho, located in Leribe. Roughly 2.6% of Lesotho's population lives here. It is about 5.8× smaller than Maseru, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
61,916
Rank in Lesotho
#2
Coordinates
28.89°S, 27.90°E
~1,583 m elevation · Africa/Maseru
Distance to capital (Maseru)
63 km
39 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Leribe
| City | Population | Rank in Lesotho |
|---|---|---|
| Hlotse | 43,967 | #5 |
Cities near Maputsoe
- Hlotse43,967 people · ~14 km away
- Teyateyaneng27,272 people · ~32 km away
- Butha-Buthe40,599 people · ~37 km away
- Mabote38,047 people · ~57 km away
- Maseru359,753 people · ~63 km away
- Thaba-Tseka16,765 people · ~99 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Maputsoe?
Maputsoe has a population of 61,916 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Lesotho.
What region is Maputsoe in?
Maputsoe is located in Leribe, Lesotho.
Is Maputsoe the capital of Lesotho?
No, the capital of Lesotho is Maseru, about 63 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.
← All biggest cities in Lesotho · Lesotho population by year