Subdivisions of Lesotho

Districts of Lesotho

Administratively, Lesotho is divided into ten districts, each headed by a district administrator. Each district has a capital known as a camptown.[citation needed]

Districts were introduced as the primary subdivision in 1871, with the country divided in four districts. Over time, the number of districts increased. The newest district, Thaba-Tseka, was created in 1980.: 6–7 

The current set of districts are:

The districts are further subdivided into 80 constituencies, which consists of 129 local community councils.

References

  1. ↑ Department Of State. The Office of Electronic Information, Bureau of Public Affairs (1 January 2004). "Lesotho (01/09)". 2001-2009.state.gov. Retrieved 26 August 2026.
  2. ↑ Huisman, Henk; Sterkenburg, Jen (1981). The Spatial Organization for Development in Lesotho (PDF). Retrieved 26 August 2026.