Awsi /Zone 1

Overview

Awsi /Zone 1 is a 32,850 km² city in Afar, Ethiopia with a population of 925,033.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is on site. The nearest transmission grid line is 35.5 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 56.9 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 123.2 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces River Flood, Urban Flood, Extreme Heat, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Earthquake are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 1.6/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 223 conflict events were recorded (trend: increasing). Most recent year (2025): 8 events. Stability score: 1.3/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated Low (score 1.0/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 925,033. Data density score: 1.4/3.

Suitability Score

Awsi /Zone 1 scores 37/100 overall (Grade D, Below Average). Investment profile: Early-Stage Market. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 7/25, Stability: 4/25, Water Risk: 20/25, Data Density: 5/25.