Zavala

Overview

Zavala is a 2,018 km² city in Inhambane, Mozambique with a population of 196,174.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 54.6 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is 79.5 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 237.2 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 239.8 km away.

Disaster Risk

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

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 (score 0.0/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 196,174. Data density score: 1.4/3.

Suitability Score

Zavala scores 67/100 overall (Grade B, Top 35%). Investment profile: Strong Candidate. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 12/25, Stability: 25/25, Water Risk: 25/25, Data Density: 5/25.