Teyateyaneng

Teyateyaneng

Teyateyaneng is a town located in the district of Berea in Lesotho. Teyateyaneng is also the camptown for the district of Berea. In 2005 it had a population of 75,115.

Geography

Teyateyaneng is located about 40 kilometers north of the national capital of Maseru on the Main North One, a road that runs parallel to the South African border leading to the north. The city is situated on a high plateau at about 1600 meters altitude.

History

Teyateyaneng was founded in 1886 as the capital of Berea by the chief Masophal. The centennial in 1986 was celebrated with sports tournaments and T-shirts.

Economy

Teyaeteyaneng has several retail businesses and carpet-producing factories.

ports

The Lioli FC is a football club from Teyateyaneng. In 1985 the team won the national championship for the first and only time.

Points of interest

There is a hospital and three high schools in Teyateyaneng. Furthermore, around the city there are several rock caves with cave paintings of the San tribe. The images are of hunters and prey dear.

External links

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