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Maputsoe

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Location & Surroundings

Maputsoe is a city in Leribe, Lesotho with 61,916 inhabitants, at 1,583 m elevation. The national capital Maseru is 63 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Leribe Airport, 15 km away.

Overview

Maputsoe is place.

It is located in Leribe District, Lesotho.

The population is about 32,117 (2005).

Also known as: DE Maputsoa

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Image Maputsoe market, 2011.jpg

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Basic Data

  • Country Lesotho
  • Located in Leribe District
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    28° 53' 12" S, 27° 53' 57" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1583 m
  • Timezone Africa/Maseru
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 61,916
  • Pop. Density 554 p/km²
  • Built-up 35.4%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Loti (LSL)
  • Phone Prefix +266

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Weather in Maputsoe

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Maputsoe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 13.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 13.1 to 24.7 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 815 W/m2.

Temperature
13.1 C
Wind
0.8 m/s S (176 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,024.3 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 13.1 0.8 176 81 1,024.3 - / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
6h 16.7 0.7 131 63 1,026.1 0.00 / 0.00 4 64.8 n/a
12h 24.7 3.1 222 26 1,020.6 0.00 / 0.00 4 814.6 n/a
18h 18.4 1.8 216 42 1,023.3 0.00 / 0.00 16 279.2 n/a
Tomorrow 14.4 1.6 51 71 1,024.2 0.00 / 0.00 80 0.0 n/a
30h 17.3 1.2 43 64 1,024.3 0.00 / 0.00 5 64.9 n/a
36h 25.4 1.3 234 26 1,016.8 0.00 / 0.00 54 815.2 n/a
42h 19.6 1.6 80 42 1,018.3 0.00 / 0.00 91 266.7 n/a
Saturday 16.2 2.2 49 55 1,017.6 0.00 / 0.00 40 0.0 n/a
54h 19.2 4.6 38 47 1,017.5 0.00 / 0.00 46 40.0 n/a
60h 25.6 7.7 350 27 1,009.4 0.00 / 0.00 98 648.4 n/a
66h 14.4 3.7 199 86 1,017.3 13.08 / 13.08 100 159.1 n/a
Sunday 13.2 0.4 215 91 1,014.4 0.00 / 6.74 54 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Maputsoe?
Now 13.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 13.1 to 24.7 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 815 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Maputsoe today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Maputsoe?
Local time is 10:45. Time zone: Africa/Maseru (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Maputsoe?
Maputsoe is a populated place.
How many people live in Maputsoe?
Population about 61,916.
What is the elevation of Maputsoe?
DEM 1,583 m.
Where is Maputsoe located?
It is at -28.88660, 27.89915 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Maputsoe in?
It is in Lesotho.

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Last updated 2023-12-21
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