Categories in Maseru
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Maseru
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Corporate management | 150 |
| Clothing stores | 89 |
| Restaurants | 82 |
| Education | 80 |
| Shopping | 74 |
| Other accommodation | 70 |
| Churches | 69 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 59 |
| Public administration | 57 |
| Electronics stores | 45 |
Maseru Facts
| Area | 77.8 km² |
| Population | 200,345 |
| Male Population | 91,589 (45.7%) |
| Female Population | 108,756 (54.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +146.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +30.9% |
| Median Age | 24.7 years (Male: 24.8, Female: 24.7) |
| Neighborhoods | Maseru West, Katlehong, Thetsane West, Borokhoaneng, Upper Thamae |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -29.31667, 27.48333 |
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Maseru Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 81,211 | 125,712 | 153,006 | 191,006 | 200,345 |
| Population Density | 1,044.5 / km² | 1,616.9 / km² | 1,967.9 / km² | 2,456.7 / km² | 2,576.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Maseru Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 24.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maseru | +135.2% | +51.9% | +24.8% |
| Maseru District | +148.2% | +58.5% | +28.8% |
| Lesotho | +85.8% | +33.6% | +14.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Maseru Median Age
Median Age: 24.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maseru | 24.7 yrs | 24.7 yrs | 24.8 yrs |
| Maseru District | 22.9 yrs | 23.4 yrs | 22.3 yrs |
| Lesotho | 21.6 yrs | 22.3 yrs | 21 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Maseru Population Density
Population Density: 2,577 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maseru | 200,345 | 77.8 km² | 2,577 / km² |
| Maseru District | 517,986 | 3,836.8 km² | 135 / km² |
| Lesotho | 2.1 million | 30,559.1 km² | 69.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Maseru Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1800 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Maseru
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Maseru
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Maseru
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Maseru CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maseru | 427,088 tn | 2.13 tn | 5,493.1 tons/km² |
| Maseru District | 915,933 tn | 1.77 tn | 238.7 tons/km² |
| Lesotho | 3,825,244 tn | 1.8 tn | 125.2 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Maseru CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 427,088 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.13 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,493.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/5/16 | 6:22 AM | 4.3 | 45.3 km | 5,000 m | 45km SSE of Maseru, Lesotho | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/02 | 10:09 PM | 4.3 | 86.5 km | 10,000 m | Lesotho | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/02 | 9:50 PM | 4.3 | 65.5 km | 10,000 m | Lesotho | usgs.gov |
| 2/8/95 | 11:26 PM | 3.7 | 76.9 km | 5,000 m | Lesotho | usgs.gov |
| 7/31/93 | 10:38 PM | 3.8 | 47.5 km | 10,000 m | Lesotho | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Maseru
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 is Lesotho's capital city with a population of approximate..
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