Mecanhelas is a 5,017 km² city in Niassa, Mozambique with a population of 351,304.
The nearest HV substation is 13.4 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is 10.4 km away.
The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 102.8 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 478.9 km away.
The city faces Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Urban Flood, Earthquake, Cyclone, Extreme Heat are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 1.9/3.
Between 2020–2025, 15 conflict events were recorded (trend: increasing). Most recent year (2025): 5 events. Stability score: 2.0/3.
Water stress is rated N/A (score N/A/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).
Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 351,304. Data density score: 1.4/3.
Mecanhelas scores 29/100 overall (Grade F, Bottom Quartile). Investment profile: Challenging Environment. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 11/25, Stability: 13/25, Water Risk: 0/25, Data Density: 5/25.