Metekel is a 25,515 km² city in Benishangul Gumz, Ethiopia with a population of 691,679.
The nearest HV substation is on site. The nearest transmission grid line is on site.
The nearest fiber route is 47.5 km from the city boundary. The nearest IXP is 672.8 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 733.4 km away.
The city faces Urban Flood, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Extreme Heat are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 1.9/3.
Between 2020–2025, 83 conflict events were recorded (trend: increasing). Most recent year (2025): 10 events. Stability score: 1.5/3.
Water stress is rated Low (score 0.0/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).
Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 691,679. Data density score: 1.4/3.
Metekel scores 48/100 overall (Grade D, Average). Investment profile: Early-Stage Market. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 11/25, Stability: 6/25, Water Risk: 25/25, Data Density: 5/25.