Leribe, Lesotho · Africa
Hlotse sits on the route: 25 minutes from Maputsoe, 56km from Moteng Pass.
Hlotse is a town located in Leribe, Lesotho. With a population of 43,967, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Hlotse sits in Lesotho. It's in the Africa/Maseru time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Hlotse to your route.
Hlotse (also Leribe) is an important market town in Lesotho. It is situated on the Hlotse River, near the South African border. The town was founded in 1876 by a British missionary, Reverend John Widdicombe. It was a colonial centre until Lesotho gained its independence. The population in 2016 was 38,558.
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alternate name, Leribe, comes from the adjacent French Protestant Leribe Mission, founded in 1859 by François Coillard. Hlotse is also called Leribe because it is the camptown in the district of Leribe.
The main Basotho headquarters for Help Lesotho is in Hlotse.
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Hlotse is located in Leribe, Lesotho, Africa. The coordinates are -28.8718 latitude, 28.0450 longitude.
Hlotse has a population of approximately 43,967 people, making it a town in Lesotho.
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1 notable place within an hour's drive.
mountain pass
The gateway climb on Lesotho's northern A1, rising to 2,820 m in tight tarred hairpins on the way to Afriski and the Mahlasela heights. Snow and freezing fog are common in winter, and the road is far better surfaced than the Sani Pass.
56 km · about 65 min drive
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