Maseru is a district

Districts of Lesotho

||The Kingdom of Lesotho is divided into ten districts, each headed by a district administrator. Each district has a capital known as a camptown. The districts are further subdivided into 80 constituencies, which consist of 129 local community councils. Most of the districts are named after their...

 of Lesotho

Lesotho

Lesotho , officially the Kingdom of Lesotho, is a landlocked country and enclave, surrounded by the Republic of South Africa. It is just over in size with a population of approximately 2,067,000. Its capital and largest city is Maseru. Lesotho is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The name...

. It has an area of 4,279 km² and a population in 2006 of approximately 429,823. Maseru

Maseru

Maseru is the capital of Lesotho. It is also the capital of the Maseru District. Located on the Caledon River, bordering South Africa, Maseru is Lesotho's only sizable city, with a population of approximately 227,880 . The city was established as a police camp and assigned as the capital after the...

 is also the name of the district's capital, and is the only city in the district. Additionally it is the capital of the country. It is the largest urban area in the country, and therefore the only city (all other urban areas are considered towns). The name Maseru supposedly means "Place of the red earth."

Geography

The city of Maseru sits right on Lesotho's western border with the Free State Province of South Africa

South Africa

The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...

, the frontier being the Caledon River

Caledon River

The Caledon River is located in south-east Africa, rising in the Drakensberg Mountains in Lesotho. Origin in the former bantustan of QwaQwa, near the border with Lesotho, southwest of Witsieshoek. It then flows south-west, marking the border with South Africa and Lesotho before entering South...

 (Sesotho: Mohokare). Maseru borders on the following districts:

• Berea District
  Berea District
  -References:...
  
   - north
• Thaba-Tseka District
  Thaba-Tseka District
  Thaba-Tseka is a district of Lesotho. It has an area of 4,270 km² and a population in 2006 of approximately 129,137. Thaba-Tseka is also the name of the district's capital or camptown, which is the only town in the district.-Geography:...
  
   - east
• Mohale's Hoek District
  Mohale's Hoek District
  Mohale's Hoek is a district of Lesotho. It has an area of 3,530 km² and a population in 2006 of approximately 174,924. Mohale's Hoek is the capital city or camptown, and only town in the district.-Geography:...
  
   - south
• Mafeteng District
  Mafeteng District
  Mafeteng is a district of Lesotho. It has an area of 2,119 km² and a population in 2006 of approximately 193,682. Mafeteng is the capital or camptown, and only town in the district.-Geography:...
  
   - southwest

Constituencies

Constituencies of Maseru District:

Abia Abia Community Abia is a constituency and community council in the Maseru Municipality located in the Maseru District of Lesotho. The population in 2006 was 17,449.-Villages:... Koro-Koro Lithabaneng Lithabaneng Lithabaneng is a constituency and community council in the Maseru Municipality located in the Maseru District of Lesotho. The population in 2006 was 28,371.-Villages:... Lithoteng Lithoteng Lithoteng is a constituency and community council in the Maseru Municipality located in the Maseru District of Lesotho. The population in 2006 was 26,593.-Villages:... Maama

Machache Makhaleng Makhaleng Makhaleng is a constituency located in the Maseru District of Lesotho. Its population in 2006 was 21,269.-Community Councils:The constituency of Makhaleng includes the communities of:* Makhalaneng* Ribaneng... 'Maletsunyane Maseru Central Maseru Central Maseru Central is a constituency and community council in the Maseru Municipality located in the Maseru District of Lesotho. The population in 2006 was 37,529.-Villages:... Matsieng

Motimposo Motimposo Motimposo is a constituency and community council in the Maseru Municipality located in the Maseru District of Lesotho. The population in 2006 was 24,714.-Villages:... Qeme Qoaling Qoaling Qoaling is a constituency and community council in the Maseru Municipality located in the Maseru District of Lesotho. The population in 2006 was 33,989.-Villages:... Rothe Stadium Area Stadium Area Stadium Area is a constituency and community council in the Maseru Municipality located in the Maseru District of Lesotho. The population in 2006 was 21,906.-Villages:...

Thaba-Bosiu Thaba-Putsoa

Community Councils

Community councils of Maseru District:

Abia Abia Community Abia is a constituency and community council in the Maseru Municipality located in the Maseru District of Lesotho. The population in 2006 was 17,449.-Villages:... Likalaneng Likalaneng Likalaneng is a community council located in the Maseru District of Lesotho. Its population in 2006 was 10,757.-Villages:The community of Likalaneng includes the villages of Aupolasi, Boitšireletso, Feeder Camp, Freistata, Ha Joele, Ha Khama, Ha Khojane, Ha Khosi, Ha Lebiletsa, Ha Lebusa, Ha Lempe,... Lilala Lilala Lilala is a community council located in the Maseru District of Lesotho. Its population in 2006 was 24,195.-Villages:The community of Lilala includes the villages of Aupolasi, Bolometsa , Ha Hlalele, Ha Hlao, Ha Khabisi, Ha Khotšeng, Ha Leboea, Ha Lekhafola, Ha Letsie , Ha Makae, Ha Makhobotlela,... Lithabaneng Lithabaneng Lithabaneng is a constituency and community council in the Maseru Municipality located in the Maseru District of Lesotho. The population in 2006 was 28,371.-Villages:... Lithoteng Lithoteng Lithoteng is a constituency and community council in the Maseru Municipality located in the Maseru District of Lesotho. The population in 2006 was 26,593.-Villages:...

Makheka Makheka Makheka is a community council located in the Maseru District of Lesotho. The population in 2006 was 5,473.-Villages:The community of Makheka includes the villages of Foranteng, Ha 'Malebatsi, Ha Andreas, Ha Chadwick, Ha Chechane, Ha Elia, Ha Fochane, Ha John , Ha Keleke, Ha Lerumonyane, Ha... Makhoarane Makhoarane Makhoarane is a community council located in the Maseru District of Lesotho. Its population in 2006 was 26,674.-Villages:The community of Makhoarane includes the villages of Aupolasi, Bethane , Boreipala, Fuleng, Ha Batere, Ha Bolese, Ha Folene, Ha Jobo, Ha Khoahla, Ha Khulomi, Ha Lekhooa, Ha... Makhalaneng Makhalaneng Makhalaneng is a community council located in the Maseru District of Lesotho. The population in 2006 was 13,146.-Villages:The community of Makhalaneng includes the villages of Aupolasi, Bochabela, Borata, Ha Abele, Ha Chake, Ha Chere , Ha Dinizulu, Ha Fane, Ha Fokoane, Ha Joele, Ha Kali, Ha... Makolopetsane Makolopetsane Makolopetsane is a community council located in the Maseru District of Lesotho. Its population in 2006 was 7,415.-Villages:The community of Makolopetsane includes the villages of Aupolasi, Boreipala, Ha Abele, Ha Hlabana, Ha Hlabathe, Ha Jeremia, Ha Joele, Ha John, Ha Khomo, Ha Kobeli, Ha... Manonyane Manonyane Manonyane is a community council located in the Maseru District of Lesotho. Its population in 2006 was 22,491.-Villages:The community of Manonyane includes the villages of Fika-le-Motho, Ha Elia, Ha Filipi, Ha Ikaneng, Ha Khoarai, Ha Kholoko, Ha Koili, Ha Lebamang, Ha Lehloba, Ha Lisheane, Ha...

Maseru Central Maseru Central Maseru Central is a constituency and community council in the Maseru Municipality located in the Maseru District of Lesotho. The population in 2006 was 37,529.-Villages:... Mazenod Mazenod, Lesotho Mazenod is a community council located in the Maseru District of western Lesotho. The population in 2006 was 27,553. It is located to the southeast of the capital Maseru. Points of interest include Moshoeshoe I International Airport, Lesotho's only international airport.-Education:Mazenod High... Mohlakeng Mohlakeng, Lesotho Mohlakeng is a community council located in the Maseru District of Lesotho. Its population in 2006 was 18,906.-Villages:The community of Mohlakeng includes the villages of Aupolasi, Falatsa, Ha 'Mamahatisa, Ha Borane , Ha Chopho, Ha Foto, Ha Katu, Ha Khoeli, Ha Kobefu, Ha Lebakae, Ha Lebamang, Ha... Motimposo Motimposo Motimposo is a constituency and community council in the Maseru Municipality located in the Maseru District of Lesotho. The population in 2006 was 24,714.-Villages:... Nyakosoba Nyakosoba Nyakosoba is a community council located in the Maseru District of Lesotho. Its population in 2006 was 10,893.-Villages:The community of Nyakosoba includes the villages of Aupolasi, Bolatella, Ha Chalalisa, Ha Chere, Ha Choatlella, Ha Graffis, Ha Joele, Ha Jonase, Ha Kakae, Ha Khanyetsi, Ha Kubutu,...

Qiloane Qiloane Qiloane is a community council located in the Maseru District of Lesotho. Its population in 2006 was 24,093.-Mount Qiloane:The profile of Mount Qiloane, the legendary conical mountain close to Thaba Bosiu, and described by Masupha as Mother and Father, inspired the traditional Basotho Hat called... Qoaling Qoaling Qoaling is a constituency and community council in the Maseru Municipality located in the Maseru District of Lesotho. The population in 2006 was 33,989.-Villages:... Ratau Ratau Ratau is a community council located in the Maseru District of Lesotho. Its population in 2006 was 26,582.-Villages:The community of Ratau includes the villages of Ha Ino, Ha Kapa, Ha Kopano , Ha Kubutu, Ha Lekhutle, Ha Lesaoana, Ha Lethena, Ha Maimane, Ha Majoro, Ha Makhabane, Ha Makhale, Ha... Ribaneng Ribaneng Ribaneng is a community council located in the Maseru District of Lesotho. Its population in 2006 was 7,509.-Villages:The community of Ribaneng includes the villages of Baehuku, Boimamelo, Boinyatso, Ha Hlephe, Ha Joele, Ha Josefa, Ha Koenyama, Ha Lebona, Ha Lengau, Ha Mabejane, Ha Mabela, Ha... Semonkong Semonkong Semonkong is a community council located in the Maseru District of Lesotho. Semonkong, meaning ‘Place of Smoke’, was established in the 1880s as a refuge for Basotho displaced by the Gun War. It is located close to several major natural features, including the Maletsunyane Falls and the 3096 metre...

Stadium Area Stadium Area Stadium Area is a constituency and community council in the Maseru Municipality located in the Maseru District of Lesotho. The population in 2006 was 21,906.-Villages:... Telle Telle Telle is a community council located in the Maseru District of Lesotho. Its population in 2006 was 6,835.-Villages:The community of Telle includes the villages of Botsoela, Ha 'Malesia, Ha Elia, Ha Elia , Ha Khahlana, Ha Khopolo , Ha Koloti, Ha Lechesa, Ha Leeba, Ha Lekola-Ntšo, Ha Leloko, Ha...

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