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Maputsoe
City in Leribe, Lesotho
Overview
Maputsoe is a lively border town in northern Lesotho, adjacent to Ficksburg in South Africa. Known for its thriving textile industry, busy border market, and strategic location, it is a lively commercial centre for locals and travelers alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Lesotho
District
Leribe
Population
32,117
Time Zone
Africa/Maseru
Coordinates
-28.89°, 27.90°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
46
Female Safety
42
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
53
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$574
Local Cost
$307
Local Income
$195
Cashless
22
English
65
Temperature
13.9°C
Summer Avg
19.1°C
Winter Avg
7.3°C
Record High
37.5°C
Record Low
-7.5°C
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
699 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
FCB
Distance
7 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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