Nacala

Overview

Nacala is a 314 km² city in Nampula, Mozambique with a population of 371,879.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is on site. The nearest transmission grid line is on site.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 638.5 km away. A subsea cable landing station is on site.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Coastal Flood, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Earthquake, Extreme Heat are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 2.1/3.

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

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 371,879. Data density score: 1.4/3.

Suitability Score

Nacala scores 63/100 overall (Grade C, Top 35%). Investment profile: Emerging Opportunity. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 14/25, Stability: 19/25, Water Risk: 25/25, Data Density: 5/25.