In the north, Butha-Buthe borders on the Free State Province of South Africa.

[3] In the north, Butha-Buthe borders on the Free State Province of South Africa.

It is traversed by the northwesterly line of equal latitude and longitude.

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.

[9] Constituencies of Butha-Buthe District are Butha-Bothe, Hololo, Mechachane, Motete and Qalo.

[10] The Community councils of Butha-Buthe District are Kao, Likila, Linakeng, Lipelaneng, Liqhobong, Makhunoane, 'Moteng, Ntelle, Sekhobe and Tša-Le-Moleka.

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