Gabi /Zone 3

Overview

Gabi /Zone 3 is a 15,799 km² city in Afar, Ethiopia with a population of 346,760.

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 192.3 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 238.1 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces River Flood, Urban Flood, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Earthquake, Extreme Heat are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 1.8/3.

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 0.2/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 346,760. Data density score: 1.4/3.

Suitability Score

Gabi /Zone 3 scores 43/100 overall (Grade D, Average). Investment profile: Early-Stage Market. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 10/25, Stability: 4/25, Water Risk: 24/25, Data Density: 5/25.