Gachoka

Overview

Gachoka is a 1,323 km² city in Embu, Kenya with a population of 193,048.

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 77.6 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 406.6 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Urban Flood are at moderate levels. 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 Low to Medium (score 1.4/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 193,048. Data density score: 2.8/3.

Suitability Score

Gachoka scores 81/100 overall (Grade A, Top 10%). Investment profile: Prime Investment Target. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 15/25, Stability: 25/25, Water Risk: 18/25, Data Density: 23/25.