Teyateyaneng

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Teyateyaneng

Total population

75,115

Coordinates-29.15°, 27.74°

Demographic figures from Bureau of Statistics (Lesotho). Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

Overview

Teyateyaneng is a town located in the district of Berea in Lesotho. Usually abbreviated to T.Y., Teyateyaneng takes its name from the two twin rivers which run on the north and the South. Both rivers lead to the Mohokare, or the Caledon River which forms the western boundary with South Africa. They are both named for their vast quantities of sand which means rapid dipping of feet as one crosses them, leading to both names which may well suggest that this is a 'place of quick sands'. Teyateyaneng's name therefore comes from the southern Teja-tejana River, but the name later changed to Teyateyaneng, perhaps due to British influences as the country became a Protectorate in the late 1800s.

Geography

Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.