Lobito

Overview

Lobito is a 2,740 km² city in Benguela, Angola with a population of 439,822.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is on site. The nearest transmission grid line is on site.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is 578.9 km from the city boundary. The nearest IXP is 336.6 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 266.8 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces River Flood, Urban Flood, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Coastal Flood, Extreme Heat are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 1.8/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 0 conflict events were recorded (trend: stable). Most recent year (2025): 0 events. Stability score: 3.0/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated Low to Medium (score 1.4/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 439,822. Data density score: 2.3/3.

Suitability Score

Lobito scores 68/100 overall (Grade B, Top 35%). Investment profile: Strong Candidate. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 9/25, Stability: 25/25, Water Risk: 18/25, Data Density: 16/25.