Nkayi

Overview

Nkayi is a 1,254 km² city in Bouenza, Congo with a population of 132,185.

Power Infrastructure

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

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is 727.9 km from the city boundary. The nearest IXP is 146.6 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 149.4 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces River Flood, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Urban 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 (score 0.0/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 132,185. Data density score: 1.4/3.

Suitability Score

Nkayi scores 65/100 overall (Grade B, Top 35%). Investment profile: Strong Candidate. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 10/25, Stability: 25/25, Water Risk: 25/25, Data Density: 5/25.