Rugombo

Overview

Rugombo is a 198 km² city in Cibitoke, Burundi with a population of 170,605.

Power Infrastructure

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

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 54.0 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 461.0 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces River Flood, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Earthquake, Landslide are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 1.7/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 111 conflict events were recorded (trend: stable). Most recent year (2025): 10 events. Stability score: 1.3/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated Low (score 0.0/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 170,605. Data density score: 1.9/3.

Suitability Score

Rugombo scores 48/100 overall (Grade D, Average). Investment profile: Early-Stage Market. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 8/25, Stability: 4/25, Water Risk: 25/25, Data Density: 11/25.