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

The population density in the district was 104 persons per square kilometre, compared to 62 for the country.

[2] As of 2006, 704 people tested HIV positive, 29.70% of the HIV-positive persons in the country.

[3] In the west, Leribe 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.

Community councils of Leribe District are Fenyane, Hleoheng, Khomokhoana, Limamarela, Linare, Litjotjela, Maisa-Phoka, Malaoaneng, Manka, Matlameng, Menkhoaneng, Motati, Mphorosane, Pitseng, Sephokong, Serupane, Seshote and Tsoilitsoili.

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