Matayos

Overview

Matayos is a 195 km² city in Busia, Kenya with a population of 187,167.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is on site. The nearest transmission grid line is 13.5 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 164.0 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 388.3 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces River Flood, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Overall hazard score: 2.2/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 0 conflict events were recorded (trend: stable). Most recent year (2025): 0 events. Stability score: 3.0/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated N/A (score N/A/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 187,167. Data density score: 2.8/3.

Suitability Score

Matayos scores 64/100 overall (Grade C, Top 35%). Investment profile: Emerging Opportunity. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 15/25, Stability: 25/25, Water Risk: 0/25, Data Density: 23/25.