Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Thaba-Tseka
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 9 |
Thaba-Tseka Facts
| Area | 552.6 km² |
| Population | 26,352 |
| Male Population | 12,955 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 13,397 (50.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +92.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +20.6% |
| Median Age | 20.1 years (Male: 19.7, Female: 20.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $2,963 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -29.52204, 28.60840 |
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Thaba-Tseka Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,694 | 18,900 | 21,848 | 24,736 | 26,352 | 27,935 | 29,187 |
| Population Density | 24.8 / km² | 34.2 / km² | 39.5 / km² | 44.8 / km² | 47.7 / km² | 50.6 / km² | 52.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridThaba-Tseka Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 20.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thaba-Tseka | +92.4% | +39.4% | +20.6% |
| Thaba-Tseka District | — | — | — |
| Lesotho | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Thaba-Tseka Median Age
Median Age: 20.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thaba-Tseka | 20.1 yrs | 20.6 yrs | 19.7 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)
Thaba-Tseka Population Density
Population Density: 47.7 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thaba-Tseka | 26,352 | 552.6 km² | 47.7 / 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
Thaba-Tseka Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1750 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
Thaba-Tseka Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,669 | $2,166 | $2,485 | $2,815 | $3,046 | $3,870 | $2,951 | $2,963 |
| Total GDP | $36.6M | $50.3M | $59.3M | $66.2M | $73.1M | $97.4M | $79.3M | $81.4M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Thaba-Tseka CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thaba-Tseka | 45,963 tn | 1.74 tn | 83.2 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
Thaba-Tseka CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 45,963 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.74 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 83.2 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 | 85.1 km | 5,000 m | 45km SSE of Maseru, Lesotho | usgs.gov |
| 8/18/16 | 6:40 PM | 4.5 | 65.4 km | 10,000 m | 10km W of Qacha's Nek, Lesotho | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/02 | 10:09 PM | 4.3 | 73.2 km | 10,000 m | Lesotho | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/02 | 9:50 PM | 4.3 | 88.6 km | 10,000 m | Lesotho | usgs.gov |
| 2/8/95 | 11:26 PM | 3.7 | 94.5 km | 5,000 m | Lesotho | usgs.gov |
| 7/31/93 | 10:38 PM | 3.8 | 82.9 km | 10,000 m | Lesotho | usgs.gov |
| 8/21/90 | 11:20 PM | 3.1 | 86.6 km | 5,000 m | South Africa | usgs.gov |
| 5/31/87 | 11:59 AM | 3.6 | 82.9 km | 5,000 m | Lesotho | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Thaba-Tseka
Thaba-Tseka is the capital city or camptown of the Thaba-Tseka District in Lesotho. It has a population of approximately 6,000 (2004). -Tseka was also the subject of the case studies in James Ferguson's book The Anti-Politics Machine, which identifie..
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