Mantsonyane Facts
| Area | 1077.9 km² |
| Population | 34,488 |
| Male Population | 17,305 (50.2%) |
| Female Population | 17,183 (49.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +89.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +13.2% |
| Median Age | 19.8 years (Male: 19.5, Female: 20.2) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -29.53317, 28.26991 |
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Mantsonyane Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,166 | 26,362 | 30,477 | 33,092 | 34,488 |
| Population Density | 16.9 / km² | 24.5 / km² | 28.3 / km² | 30.7 / km² | 32 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mantsonyane Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 8.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mantsonyane | +82.2% | +25.5% | +8.6% |
| Thaba-Tseka District | +83.5% | +31.8% | +13.3% |
| Lesotho | +85.8% | +33.6% | +14.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mantsonyane Median Age
Median Age: 19.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mantsonyane | 19.8 yrs | 20.2 yrs | 19.5 yrs |
| Thaba-Tseka District | 19.4 yrs | 19.9 yrs | 19 yrs |
| Lesotho | 21.6 yrs | 22.3 yrs | 21 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Mantsonyane Population Density
Population Density: 32 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mantsonyane | 34,488 | 1,077.9 km² | 32 / km² |
| Thaba-Tseka District | 144,530 | 5,053.1 km² | 28.6 / km² |
| Lesotho | 2.1 million | 30,559.1 km² | 69.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mantsonyane Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Mantsonyane CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mantsonyane | 59,882 tn | 1.74 tn | 55.6 tons/km² |
| Thaba-Tseka District | 251,249 tn | 1.74 tn | 49.7 tons/km² |
| Lesotho | 3,825,244 tn | 1.8 tn | 125.2 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Mantsonyane CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 59,882 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.74 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 55.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/5/16 | 6:22 AM | 4.3 | 52.8 km | 5,000 m | 45km SSE of Maseru, Lesotho | usgs.gov |
| 8/18/16 | 6:40 PM | 4.5 | 70.6 km | 10,000 m | 10km W of Qacha's Nek, Lesotho | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/02 | 10:09 PM | 4.3 | 51 km | 10,000 m | Lesotho | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/02 | 9:50 PM | 4.3 | 59.5 km | 10,000 m | Lesotho | usgs.gov |
| 2/8/95 | 11:26 PM | 3.7 | 67.7 km | 5,000 m | Lesotho | usgs.gov |
| 7/31/93 | 10:38 PM | 3.8 | 50.8 km | 10,000 m | Lesotho | usgs.gov |
| 5/31/87 | 11:59 AM | 3.6 | 65.8 km | 5,000 m | Lesotho | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Mantsonyane
Mantsonyane is a town in central Lesotho. It is located southeast of the capital Maseru, close to the western approach to the Mokhoabong Pass, on a high mountain plateau between the towns of Marakabei and Thaba-Tseka.
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