West Akim

Overview

West Akim is a 476 km² city in Eastern, Ghana with a population of 140,782.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 2.7 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is 2.1 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 53.7 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 53.9 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Urban Flood, Earthquake, Extreme Heat are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 1.8/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 11 conflict events were recorded (trend: increasing). Most recent year (2025): 2 events. Stability score: 2.3/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated Low (score 0.4/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 140,782. Data density score: 2.4/3.

Suitability Score

West Akim scores 66/100 overall (Grade B, Top 35%). Investment profile: Strong Candidate. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 10/25, Stability: 16/25, Water Risk: 23/25, Data Density: 18/25.