West Wellega

Overview

West Wellega is a 12,370 km² city in Oromia, Ethiopia with a population of 3,180,524.

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 786.9 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 836.1 km away.

Disaster Risk

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

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 1794 conflict events were recorded (trend: increasing). Most recent year (2025): 375 events. Stability score: 1.6/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated Low (score 0.0/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 3,180,524. Data density score: 1.4/3.

Suitability Score

West Wellega scores 50/100 overall (Grade D, Average). Investment profile: Early-Stage Market. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 13/25, Stability: 7/25, Water Risk: 25/25, Data Density: 5/25.