Qacha's Nek

Qacha's Nek

Qacha's Nek is, since 1888, the capital city or camptown of Qacha's Nek District in Lesotho, only two kilometers from the South African border at 1,980 meters above sea level. It has a population of approximately 8,000 (2004). It is home to the only hospital in the district.

Climate

The city has 900 mm precipitation per year, the highest annual rainfall of any Lesotho district capitals. From the nearby Indian Ocean clouds move up almost daily, so that in Qacha's Nek fog often prevails. In the summer, the average temperature is 17°C.

External links

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