Thaba-Tseka Population 2026
Thaba-Tseka has a population of 16,765, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇱🇸 Lesotho, located in Thaba-Tseka. Roughly 0.7% of Lesotho's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Maseru, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,765
Rank in Lesotho
#11
Coordinates
29.52°S, 28.61°E
~2,230 m elevation · Africa/Maseru
Distance to capital (Maseru)
111 km
69 miles, straight line
Cities near Thaba-Tseka
- Qacha’s Nek25,573 people · ~66 km away
- Hlotse43,967 people · ~91 km away
- Butha-Buthe40,599 people · ~91 km away
- Teyateyaneng27,272 people · ~93 km away
- Maputsoe61,916 people · ~99 km away
- Mabote38,047 people · ~108 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Thaba-Tseka?
Thaba-Tseka has a population of 16,765 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Lesotho.
What region is Thaba-Tseka in?
Thaba-Tseka is located in Thaba-Tseka, Lesotho.
Is Thaba-Tseka the capital of Lesotho?
No, the capital of Lesotho is Maseru, about 111 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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