Yatta

Overview

Yatta is a 1,061 km² city in Machakos, Kenya with a population of 194,414.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 13.8 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is on site.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 62.4 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 351.2 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Earthquake are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 2.2/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 2 conflict events were recorded (trend: decreasing). Most recent year (2025): 0 events. Stability score: 2.7/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated Low (score 0.8/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 194,414. Data density score: 2.7/3.

Suitability Score

Yatta scores 80/100 overall (Grade B, Top 20%). Investment profile: Strong Candidate. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 15/25, Stability: 21/25, Water Risk: 21/25, Data Density: 22/25.