Maseru
Southern Africa, Lesotho
Lesotho
People from Maseru are called:
Male/General:
Maserun
Pronunciation:
/ˈmæsəruː/
Etymology & Origin
From Sesotho 'Maseru', meaning 'place of red sandstones'.
About Maseru
- Capital and largest city of Lesotho on the Caledon River.
- Border city located next to South Africa's Free State province.
- Major commercial center serving the mountain kingdom of Lesotho.
- Important center for textile manufacturing and diamond mining.
- High-altitude capital known for traditional Basotho culture.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 330,760 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- Lesotho
- Region:
- Southern Africa