Dadaab

Overview

Dadaab is a 6,925 km² city in Garissa, Kenya with a population of 287,576.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 35.2 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is 41.0 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is 48.0 km from the city boundary. The nearest IXP is 333.1 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 419.9 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces River Flood, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Extreme Heat are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 2.1/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 107 conflict events were recorded (trend: stable). Most recent year (2025): 12 events. Stability score: 1.4/3.

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: 287,576. Data density score: 2.4/3.

Suitability Score

Dadaab scores 36/100 overall (Grade D, Below Average). Investment profile: Early-Stage Market. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 14/25, Stability: 4/25, Water Risk: 0/25, Data Density: 18/25.