Mohale's Hoek Population 2026
Mohale's Hoek has a population of 46,593, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇱🇸 Lesotho, located in Mohale's Hoek District. Roughly 2.0% of Lesotho's population lives here. It is about 7.7× smaller than Maseru, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
46,593
Rank in Lesotho
#3
Coordinates
30.15°S, 27.48°E
~1,598 m elevation · Africa/Maseru
Distance to capital (Maseru)
93 km
58 miles, straight line
Cities near Mohale's Hoek
- Quthing33,910 people · ~35 km away
- Mafeteng45,287 people · ~43 km away
- Maseru359,753 people · ~93 km away
- Mabote38,047 people · ~97 km away
- Teyateyaneng27,272 people · ~115 km away
- Qacha’s Nek25,573 people · ~117 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mohale's Hoek?
Mohale's Hoek has a population of 46,593 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Lesotho.
What region is Mohale's Hoek in?
Mohale's Hoek is located in Mohale's Hoek District, Lesotho.
Is Mohale's Hoek the capital of Lesotho?
No, the capital of Lesotho is Maseru, about 93 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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