Caia

Overview

Caia is a 3,584 km² city in Sofala, Mozambique with a population of 207,543.

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 183.3 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 186.5 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces River Flood, Urban Flood, Cyclone, Extreme Heat, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Earthquake are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 1.4/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 8 conflict events were recorded (trend: decreasing). Most recent year (2025): 0 events. Stability score: 2.3/3.

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: 207,543. Data density score: 1.4/3.

Suitability Score

Caia scores 52/100 overall (Grade C, Above Average). Investment profile: Emerging Opportunity. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 5/25, Stability: 17/25, Water Risk: 25/25, Data Density: 5/25.