Teyateyaneng

- 29.1527.75Koordinaten: 29 ° 9 ' S, 27 ° 45 ' E

The city Teyateyaneng, TY short, is the capital of the district of Berea in Lesotho in southern Africa.

Geography

Teyateyaneng is about 40 kilometers north of the capital Maseru on Main North One, the leading parallel to the South African border to the north highway. The city is situated on a high plateau in about 1600 meters altitude. The name comes from the south leading past Teyateyaneng flow Teja - Tejane, German: " quicksand ".

The city's population rose to 2001 census on 22,200. Further afield at that time lived a total of over 50,000 people.

History

Teyateyaneng was founded in 1886 as the capital of the Berea district. Founder was Chief Masopha, a well-known for his high-handedness son Moshoeshoes I. For this he received from the British government the right to their own headquarters and its own police force. In 1975, the population was about 7,000. Since then it has grown rapidly. In 1986, the anniversary was celebrated with sports tournaments, T -shirts and a beauty contest.

Economy and infrastructure

Teyaeteyaneng has various retail companies and weaving, in which tapestries are made. Industries do not exist in the city. Besides the usual authorities Teyateyaneng has a hospital and - in the wider area - three high schools.

From Teyateyaneng buses and taxis towards Maseru and north. Other lines run toward Mapoteng and Ha Mateka, both located in the east along the foothills of the Maloti Mountains. As usual in Lesotho, there is no timetable here.

Attractions

Around the city there are several caves and cave paintings - dependent with the San The images represent hunters and prey dar.

Sports

The Lioli FC is a football club from Teyateyaneng who plays a part in the first Lesotho League for many years. 1985 and 2009, the championship could be won each. Lioli called in German, the bearded vulture '.

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