Quthing Population 2026
Quthing has a population of 33,910, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇱🇸 Lesotho, located in Quthing. Roughly 1.4% of Lesotho's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Maseru, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
33,910
Rank in Lesotho
#8
Coordinates
30.40°S, 27.70°E
~1,515 m elevation · Africa/Maseru
Distance to capital (Maseru)
122 km
76 miles, straight line
Cities near Quthing
- Mohale's Hoek46,593 people · ~35 km away
- Mafeteng45,287 people · ~78 km away
- Qacha’s Nek25,573 people · ~100 km away
- Maseru359,753 people · ~122 km away
- Mabote38,047 people · ~126 km away
- Thaba-Tseka16,765 people · ~131 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Quthing?
Quthing has a population of 33,910 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Lesotho.
What region is Quthing in?
Quthing is located in Quthing, Lesotho.
Is Quthing the capital of Lesotho?
No, the capital of Lesotho is Maseru, about 122 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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