In the west, Berea borders on the Free State Province of South Africa.

The population density was 113.00 persons per square kilometre, compared to 62 for the country.

[3] In the west, Berea borders on the Free State Province of South Africa.

The average annual rainfall in the country is 100 cm (39 in), most of which is received during the rainy season of October to April.

Though it rains during all the months of the year, groundwater is limited on account of run-offs.

The region has a temperate climate on account of the elevation and is humid during most parts of the year.

[8] Constituencies of Berea District are: Bela-Bela, Khafung, Khubetsoana, Mabote, Makhoroana-Lube, Malimong, Mokhethoaneng, Mosalemane, Teya-Teyaneng, Thuathe and Tšoana-Makhulo.

[9] The community councils are Kanana, Kueneng, Mabote, Makeoana, Maluba-Lube, Mapoteng, Motanasela, Phuthiatsana, Senekane and Tebe-Tebe.

[11] The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is responsible for the administration of the Local Government Elections.