Fanti /Zone 4

Overview

Fanti /Zone 4 is a 11,142 km² city in Afar, Ethiopia with a population of 170,032.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 20.9 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is 21.0 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is 6.9 km from the city boundary. The nearest IXP is 210.2 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 277.5 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Extreme Heat, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. River Flood, Earthquake are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 2.0/3.

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 0.1/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 170,032. Data density score: 1.4/3.

Suitability Score

Fanti /Zone 4 scores 46/100 overall (Grade D, Average). Investment profile: Early-Stage Market. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 12/25, Stability: 4/25, Water Risk: 24/25, Data Density: 5/25.