Matala is a 9,024 km² city in Huíla, Angola with a population of 389,722.
The nearest HV substation is on site. The nearest transmission grid line is on site.
The nearest fiber route is 175.7 km from the city boundary. The nearest IXP is 670.7 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 602.2 km away.
The city faces River Flood, Urban Flood, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Overall hazard score: 1.9/3.
Between 2020–2025, 1 conflict events were recorded (trend: stable). Most recent year (2025): 0 events. Stability score: 3.0/3.
Water stress is rated Low (score 0.0/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).
Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 389,722. Data density score: 1.4/3.
Matala scores 66/100 overall (Grade B, Top 35%). Investment profile: Strong Candidate. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 11/25, Stability: 24/25, Water Risk: 25/25, Data Density: 5/25.