Mafeteng (District)

Overview

Mafeteng (District) is a 2,151 km² city in Mafeteng, Lesotho with a population of 208,178.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is on site. The nearest transmission grid line is on site.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 31.2 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 341.2 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Overall hazard score: 2.3/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 0 conflict events were recorded (trend: stable). Most recent year (2025): 0 events. Stability score: 3.0/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated Medium to High (score 2.9/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 208,178. Data density score: 1.4/3.

Suitability Score

Mafeteng (District) scores 58/100 overall (Grade C, Above Average). Investment profile: Emerging Opportunity. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 17/25, Stability: 25/25, Water Risk: 11/25, Data Density: 5/25.