Mohale's Hoek is the capital city or camptown, and only town in the district.

The population density was 50.00 persons per square kilometre, compared to 62 for the country.

[2] As of 2006, 502 people tested HIV positive, 20.70 per cent of the HIV-positive persons in the country.

[6] In the southwest, Mohale's Hoek borders on South Africa: mostly the Free State Province, but the southeastern border is with the Eastern Cape Province.

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.

[10] Community councils of Mohale's Hoek District are Khoelenya, Likhutloaneng, Mashaleng, Mootsinyane, Nkau, Phamong, Qabane, Qhobeng, Qobong, Seroto, Siloe, Teke and Thaba Mokhele.

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