Memba

Overview

Memba is a 4,389 km² city in Nampula, Mozambique with a population of 422,206.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 16.4 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is 15.4 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is 17.7 km from the city boundary. The nearest IXP is 597.0 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 20.9 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Coastal Flood, Cyclone, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Earthquake, Extreme Heat are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 1.8/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 14 conflict events were recorded (trend: increasing). Most recent year (2025): 9 events. Stability score: 2.5/3.

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: 422,206. Data density score: 1.4/3.

Suitability Score

Memba scores 35/100 overall (Grade F, Below Average). Investment profile: Challenging Environment. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 10/25, Stability: 19/25, Water Risk: 0/25, Data Density: 5/25.