Kilbati /Zone2

Overview

Kilbati /Zone2 is a 29,821 km² city in Afar, Ethiopia with a population of 539,294.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 23.4 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is 17.1 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 114.8 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 168.7 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Extreme Heat, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Earthquake, Landslide 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 0.9/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 539,294. Data density score: 2.4/3.

Suitability Score

Kilbati /Zone2 scores 55/100 overall (Grade C, Above Average). Investment profile: Emerging Opportunity. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 12/25, Stability: 4/25, Water Risk: 21/25, Data Density: 18/25.