Sheka

Overview

Sheka is a 2,341 km² city in South West Ethiopia, Ethiopia with a population of 378,353.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 17.8 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is 17.0 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 818.3 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 851.2 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Landslide are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 2.2/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 88 conflict events were recorded (trend: increasing). Most recent year (2025): 20 events. Stability score: 2.3/3.

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: 378,353. Data density score: 1.4/3.

Suitability Score

Sheka scores 62/100 overall (Grade C, Top 35%). Investment profile: Emerging Opportunity. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 15/25, Stability: 16/25, Water Risk: 25/25, Data Density: 5/25.