Matuga

Overview

Matuga is a 1,052 km² city in Kwale, Kenya with a population of 237,711.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 0.6 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is on site.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 7.7 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 7.9 km away.

Disaster Risk

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

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 4 conflict events were recorded (trend: decreasing). Most recent year (2025): 0 events. Stability score: 2.2/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated Low (score 0.1/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 237,711. Data density score: 2.9/3.

Suitability Score

Matuga scores 76/100 overall (Grade B, Top 20%). Investment profile: Strong Candidate. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 12/25, Stability: 16/25, Water Risk: 25/25, Data Density: 24/25.