Current Date And Time In Mafeteng District, Lesotho
Thursday, 30 July 2026
10:18:33 SAST
Capital: Mafeteng
Currency: Lesotho Loti (LSL)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 178,222
Area: 2,119.00 km²
State Code: E
Find states and regions closest to Mafeteng District in 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, freight operators and travel planners working across Lesotho and Africa.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Lesotho
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 Mafeteng District from our regional database:
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Maseru District | 35 mi | 57 km | 31 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Mohale's Hoek District | 36 mi | 58 km | 31 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Quthing | 50 mi | 81 km | 44 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Berea | 51 mi | 82 km | 44 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Leribe | 76 mi | 122 km | 66 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Thaba-Tseka | 79 mi | 128 km | 69 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Qacha's Nek District | 88 mi | 142 km | 77 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Butha-Buthe | 89 mi | 143 km | 77 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| Mpumalanga | 96 mi | 154 km | 83 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Mokhotlong District | 104 mi | 168 km | 91 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Mafeteng District by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Mafeteng District supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Eswatini | 290 mi | 467 km | 252 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| South Africa | 323 mi | 520 km | 281 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Botswana | 549 mi | 884 km | 477 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Zimbabwe | 734 mi | 1,182 km | 638 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Namibia | 758 mi | 1,220 km | 658 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Mafeteng District. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mafeteng District (You) | Lesotho | 178,222 | 2,119 | 38.27 |
| Maseru District | Lesotho | 519,186 | 4,279 | — |
| Mohale's Hoek District | Lesotho | — | 3,530 | — |
| Quthing | Lesotho | — | 2,916 | — |
| Berea | Lesotho | 66,863 | 2,222 | 19.70 |
| Leribe | Lesotho | 337,521 | 2,828 | 36.22 |
| Thaba-Tseka | Lesotho | — | 4,270 | — |
| Qacha's Nek District | Lesotho | — | 2,349 | — |
| Butha-Buthe | Lesotho | 188,480 | 1,767 | 50.49 |
| Mpumalanga | South Africa | 2,932,000 | 76,495 | 22.58 |
| Mokhotlong District | Lesotho | — | 4,075 | — |
How does Mafeteng District rank within Lesotho? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Mafeteng District appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Maseru District | 519,186 |
| Leribe | 337,521 |
| Butha-Buthe | 188,480 |
| Mafeteng District ⭐ | 178,222 |
| Berea | 66,863 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Maseru District | 4,279 |
| Thaba-Tseka | 4,270 |
| Mokhotlong District | 4,075 |
| Mohale's Hoek District | 3,530 |
| Quthing | 2,916 |
| Leribe | 2,828 |
| Qacha's Nek District | 2,349 |
| Berea | 2,222 |
| Mafeteng District ⭐ | 2,119 |
| Butha-Buthe | 1,767 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Butha-Buthe | 50.49 |
| Mafeteng District ⭐ | 38.27 |
| Leribe | 36.22 |
| Berea | 19.70 |
Mafeteng District is a state or region within Lesotho in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Mafeteng District is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Mafeteng District by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Lesotho page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Mafeteng District using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Mafeteng District.
Knowing the distance from Mafeteng District to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Lesotho. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Mafeteng District map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Mafeteng District to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Mafeteng District table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Mafeteng District below the states table, or compare all Lesotho states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Africa. Use the population & area comparison and Lesotho state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.