Mekelle

Overview

Mekelle is a 524 km² city in Tigray, Ethiopia with a population of 744,707.

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 374.0 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 441.1 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Landslide, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Earthquake are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 2.1/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 928 conflict events were recorded (trend: decreasing). Most recent year (2025): 25 events. Stability score: 1.3/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated High (score 3.6/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 744,707. Data density score: 1.9/3.

Suitability Score

Mekelle scores 37/100 overall (Grade D, Below Average). Investment profile: Early-Stage Market. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 14/25, Stability: 4/25, Water Risk: 7/25, Data Density: 12/25.