Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
360K
Population
138 km2
Area
91 Mbps
Internet
1,600m
Elevation
UTC+02:00
Timezone
MSU (17km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Maseru is the capital and largest city of Lesotho. It is also the capital of the Maseru District. Located on the Caledon River, Maseru lies directly on the Lesotho–South Africa border. Maseru had a population of 330,760 in the 2016 census. The city was established as a police camp and assigned as the capital after the country became a British pr...
QUICK FACTS
Country
Lesotho
Region
Southern Africa
Population
360K
Timezone
UTC+02:00
Elevation
1,600 m
Currency
LSL
Language
English
Status
Capital City
Airport
MSU
GPS
-29.32, 27.48
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
91 Mbps internet — adequate for most digital work
A mid-sized city of 359,753 people
INFRASTRUCTURE
1,164 total POIs 8.4 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
37
Cafes
15
Bars
48
Fast Food
31
Shopping
Supermarkets
60
Convenience
65
Shopping Malls
13
Healthcare
Hospitals
11
Clinics
39
Pharmacies
25
Education
Schools
238
Universities
15
Libraries
5
Recreation
Parks
47
Playgrounds
10
Sports
56
Cinemas
21
Museums
24
Theatres
33
Transport
Bus Stops
54
Train Stations
5
Fuel Stations
33
Services
Banks
23
ATMs
36
Post Offices
5
Police
13
Fire Stations
1
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
91 Mbps
Download
33 Mbps
Upload
20ms
Latency
835
Tests
219
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jun - Aug
8°
J
9°
F
11°
M
14°
A
18°
M
20°
J
21°
J
20°
A
18°
S
14°
O
11°
N
9°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 14.4 C Range: 20.8 - 8 C Rain: 504 mm/year Sunshine: 3,927 h/year
CITY SCORES
74.1
Nomad Index
C
Livability
37.5
Culture
48.2
Overall
AIRPORT
MSU
Moshoeshoe I International Airport
17 km from center
~31 min ride
FUN FACTS
Maseru is the capital and largest city of Lesotho.
It is also the capital of the Maseru District.
Located on the Caledon River, Maseru lies directly on the Lesotho–South Africa border.
The city was established as a police camp and assigned as the capital after the country became a British protectorate in 1869.
When the country achieved independence in 1966, Maseru retained its status as capital.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Maseru known for?
Maseru is a city in Lesotho. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Maseru?
Maseru has an average download speed of 91 Mbps and upload speed of 33 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Maseru?
Maseru has an average year-round temperature of approximately 14.4 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Maseru?
Maseru is served by MSU (Moshoeshoe I International Airport), approximately 17 km from the city center.
What is the population of Maseru?
The population of Maseru is approximately 360K.
What infrastructure does Maseru have?
Maseru has 1,164 mapped points of interest, including 37 restaurants, 11 hospitals, 238 schools.
What country is Maseru in?
Maseru is located in Lesotho.
