Thaba-Phatšoa

Thaba-Phatsoa is a village south of Hlotse in the Leribe District of Lesotho. It is also the namesake of the constituency.[1] It is located at coordinates 28°59′31″S 28°08′12″E / 28.9918269°S 28.1365660°E / -28.9918269; 28.1365660.[2] The Fenyane, Motati, and Litjotjela community councils are located in this constituency.[3] Schools include Thaba-Phatsoa LEC and Thaba-Phatsoa RC primary schools.[4]

The area includes a police station, a health clinic, and the Thaba-Phatsoa irrigation scheme.[5][6]

Thaba-Phatsoa Village
Thaba-Phatsoa Plateau

The plateau almost resembles an African continent from above.

Thaba-Phatsoa aerial topography

History

The village was founded by Chief Khethisa I near the current Lionel Collet Dam (also known as Thaba-Phatsoa Dam) in the foothills of Thaba-Phatsoa mountain which stands at 1993m elevation. Lionel Collet was a colonial irrigation and agricultural officer in the former Basutoland. In 2015, it had a population of approximately 20,404 within an area of 185 square kilometres (71 sq mi).[7]

Thaba-Phatsoa is named after a prominent white sandstone cliff of the Clarens Formation, complemented by dark vegetation on the mountain.

Notable people

  • Bishop David Ramela – Philanthropist and businessman.[8]
  • Manketekete Nketekete – Local Councillor [9]
  • Thabo Maretlane – Entrepreneur and Politician (Member of Parliament) [10]

References

  1. ↑ "Constituency Maps – IEC Lesotho". iec.org.ls. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  2. ↑ "Mindat.org". www.mindat.org. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  3. ↑ "Lesotho Councils". www.statoids.com. Retrieved 2026-01-25.
  4. ↑ "List of primary schools in Lesotho". www.scribd.com. Retrieved 2026-01-25.
  5. ↑ nkoateleng (2021-03-22). "PM LEADS SOD TURNING OF THABA-PHATSOA POLICE STATION". Government of Lesotho. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  6. ↑ Newsday (2023-11-16). "LESOTHO SMALLHOLDER AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT II – EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – DAM SAFETY SPECIALIST". Newsdayonline. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  7. ↑ "Thaba-Phatsoa, Lesotho - Population and Demographics - CityFacts". www.city-facts.com. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  8. ↑ Theko, Chris (2025-07-07). "A legacy of faith, peace and service: Bishop David Ramela turns 60". Newsdayonline. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  9. ↑ Gender Links. "Manketekete Nketekete Ramapepe Council COE". Gender Links.
  10. ↑ Lesotho National Assembly. "The National Assembly Business Committee".
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