Mocímboa da Praia

Overview

Mocímboa da Praia is a 3,380 km² city in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique with a population of 160,186.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is on site. The nearest transmission grid line is 144.2 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is 82.1 km from the city boundary. The nearest IXP is 481.9 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 90.0 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Coastal Flood, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. River Flood, Urban Flood, Earthquake, Cyclone, Extreme Heat are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 1.7/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 779 conflict events were recorded (trend: decreasing). Most recent year (2025): 96 events. Stability score: 1.2/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated Low (score 0.0/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 160,186. Data density score: 1.4/3.

Suitability Score

Mocímboa da Praia scores 42/100 overall (Grade D, Average). Investment profile: Early-Stage Market. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 9/25, Stability: 2/25, Water Risk: 25/25, Data Density: 5/25.