Current Date And Time In Maseru, Lesotho
Thursday, 30 July 2026
14:29:16 SAST
Explore the interactive satellite map of Maseru, a city in Maseru District, Lesotho, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Maseru — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Maseru.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Lesotho operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 29.3167° S | 27.4833° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -29.3167 | 27.4833 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 29° 19' 0" S | 27° 28' 60" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 29° 19.0002' S | 27° 28.9998' E |
| City | Maseru |
| State | Maseru District |
| Country | Lesotho |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Founded | 1869-01-01 |
| Population | 359,753 |
| Area (km²) | 138.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 53.28 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 2,606.91 /km² |
| Elevation | 1,552 m / 5,092 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -29.3167, 27.4833 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Maseru to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Maseru District.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazenod | Maseru District | SE | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Roma | Maseru District | SE | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| Rothe | Maseru District | S | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| Morija | Maseru District | S | 35 km | 22 mi | ~35m | 🗺 View |
| Nako | Maseru District | SE | 43 km | 27 mi | ~43m | 🗺 View |
| Kolo | Maseru District | SE | 46 km | 28 mi | ~46m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Maseru District, the home state of Maseru, along with each city's aerial distance from Maseru, Maseru District's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roma | -29.4467° S | 27.7081° E | 1,665 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nako | -29.6167° S | 27.7667° E | 1,818 m | 43 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mazenod | -29.419° S | 27.5689° E | 1,581 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Semonkong | -29.8433° S | 28.0504° E | 2,141 m | 80 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kolo | -29.6888° S | 27.6875° E | 1,986 m | 46 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Morija | -29.6298° S | 27.5135° E | 1,726 m | 35 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rothe | -29.5724° S | 27.4604° E | 1,598 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ramabanta | -29.6673° S | 27.787° E | 1,800 m | 49 km | 🗺 View Map |
Moshoeshoe I International Airport IATA: MSU 17 km (11 mi) from Maseru |
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| 🗺 Map of Ramabanta |
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The exact GPS location of Maseru gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Maseru District. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Maseru District state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Maseru are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Maseru lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Lesotho map
Maseru sits within Maseru District, Lesotho, in the Africa region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Maseru for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Maseru District. › Browse every city in Maseru District
Coordinates for Maseru in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Lesotho. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Maseru are latitude -29.3167° and longitude 27.4833°. In directional format: 29.3167° S, 27.4833° E. These coordinates mark the center of Maseru in Maseru District and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Maseru is a city in Maseru District, Lesotho, on the continent of Africa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Maseru sits at: Latitude 29° 19' 0" S and Longitude 27° 28' 60" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Maseru has a population of approximately 359,753 people. This is roughly 69.292% of Maseru District's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Maseru District.
The interactive satellite map of Maseru is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -29.3167, 27.4833 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Maseru in Maseru District. For broader context, explore the Maseru District state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Maseru is Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU), roughly 17 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Maseru sits at an elevation of approximately 1,552 meters (5,092 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Maseru District.
The closest cities to Maseru include Mazenod, Roma, Rothe. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Maseru, sunrise is at 06:54 AM and sunset is at 05:38 PM, giving a day length of 10h 44m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Maseru's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Maseru is approximately 3,264 km (2,028 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 2,668 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Maseru — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Huelo, United States, roughly 1,007 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
