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Semonkong, Maseru District, Lesotho – Lesotho Flag

Current Date And Time In Semonkong, Lesotho

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
14:39:31 SAST
Currency: Lesotho Loti (LSL)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 8,636

📍 Cities Near To Semonkong


Find cities, states and countries closest to Semonkong in Maseru District, Lesotho with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Semonkong.

📍 Semonkong Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Semonkong from our regional database:

State / RegionMaseru District
Total Population8,636
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-29.8433° N
Center Longitude28.0504° E
Elevation2,141 m (7,025 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
Population Rank in Maseru District#5 of 9
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Aliwal North Aliwal North99 160 86
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Barkly East Barkly East82 132 71
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bergville Bergville110 177 95
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Botshabelo Botshabelo89 143 77
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Butha-Buthe Butha-Buthe75 121 65
North (N)
National Flag Of Cedarville Cedarville70 113 61
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Clarens Clarens94 152 82
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Dewetsdorp Dewetsdorp85 137 74
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Dordrecht Dordrecht121 195 105
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Excelsior Excelsior86 139 75
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Ficksburg Ficksburg68 109 59
North (N)
National Flag Of Flagstaff Flagstaff121 195 105
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Fouriesburg Fouriesburg85 137 74
North (N)
National Flag Of Franklin Franklin90 145 78
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Harrismith Harrismith127 204 110
North-northeast (NNE)

🏳️ States Near To Semonkong


States and regions closest to Maseru District (home state of Semonkong), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Berea Berea22 35 19
North (N)
National Flag Of Butha-Buthe Butha-Buthe58 93 50
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Free State Free State116 187 101
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Leribe Leribe46 75 40
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Mafeteng District Mafeteng District35 57 31
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Mohale's Hoek District Mohale's Hoek District39 63 34
South (S)
National Flag Of Mokhotlong District Mokhotlong District70 112 61
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Mpumalanga Mpumalanga96 155 84
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Qacha's Nek District Qacha's Nek District65 104 56
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Quthing Quthing62 99 53
South (S)

🌎 Countries Near To Semonkong


Countries bordering or closest to Lesotho, with aerial distance and compass direction from Semonkong's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Angola Angola1,436 2,311 1,247
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Botswana Botswana549 884 477
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Comoros Comoros1,575 2,535 1,368
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Eswatini Eswatini290 467 252
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Madagascar Madagascar1,390 2,237 1,207
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Malawi Malawi1,195 1,923 1,038
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Mayotte Mayotte1,588 2,555 1,379
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Mozambique Mozambique884 1,423 768
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Namibia Namibia758 1,220 658
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of South Africa South Africa323 520 281
West-southwest (WSW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Semonkong. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Maseru District, Lesotho.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Semonkong (You)Maseru District8,636
KetaneMohale's Hoek District1,90831.5SW
RamabantaMaseru District1,97132.1NW
MarakabeisThaba-Tseka1,65934.3NNE
NakoMaseru District13,14637.2NW
KoloMaseru District5,23339.0WNW
MphakiQuthing1,97839.7S
MantsonyaneThaba-Tseka5,96540.5NNE
MohaleThaba-Tseka1,93240.5N
MakhakheMafeteng District2,48649.9W
Mount MoorosiQuthing6,99250.8SSW

🏆 Maseru District City Rankings

How does Semonkong rank within Maseru District? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Semonkong appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Maseru359,753
Roma14,259
Nako13,146
Mazenod12,713
Semonkong ⭐8,636
Kolo5,233
Morija5,160
Rothe4,879
Ramabanta1,971

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Maseru138.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Maseru2,606.91
✈️ Nearest Airport
Moshoeshoe I International Airport
IATA: MSU
64 km (40 mi) from Semonkong
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Maseru District Cities
Semonkong ranks #5 of 9 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Semonkong? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Semonkong Sits on the Map

Semonkong sits inside Maseru District, Lesotho and ranks #5 of 9 cities in Maseru District by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Semonkong to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Semonkong outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Semonkong and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Semonkong against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Maseru District city rankings

🌎 Beyond Semonkong: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Semonkong and the countries closest to Semonkong by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Lesotho. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Africa.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Semonkong, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Semonkong at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Semonkong

If you're stringing together stops in Maseru District, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Semonkong — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Semonkong MapView the Semonkong map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Semonkong Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Maseru District OverviewExplore the Maseru District state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Lesotho Country DataGet complete Lesotho data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Semonkong

Which cities are closest to Semonkong?

See the Cities Near To Semonkong table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Maseru District by population and density.

How is the distance from Semonkong to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Semonkong and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Semonkong map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Semonkong will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Semonkong to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Semonkong?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Semonkong. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Maseru District city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Semonkong compare in size to the cities near it?

Semonkong ranks #5 of 9 cities in Maseru District by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Semonkong?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Semonkong is Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU), about 64 km (40 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.