Baringo Central

Overview

Baringo Central is a 662 km² city in Baringo, Kenya with a population of 97,367.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is on site. The nearest transmission grid line is on site.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is 11.5 km from the city boundary. The nearest IXP is 207.5 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 553.3 km away.

Disaster Risk

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

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 72 conflict events were recorded (trend: increasing). Most recent year (2025): 8 events. Stability score: 1.3/3.

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: 97,367. Data density score: 2.5/3.

Suitability Score

Baringo Central scores 61/100 overall (Grade C, Top 35%). Investment profile: Emerging Opportunity. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 13/25, Stability: 4/25, Water Risk: 25/25, Data Density: 19/25.