Gorongoza

Overview

Gorongoza is a 6,778 km² city in Sofala, Mozambique with a population of 230,632.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 26.2 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is 8.3 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is 25.3 km from the city boundary. The nearest IXP is 293.6 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 85.2 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces River Flood, Cyclone, Extreme Heat, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Earthquake are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 1.6/3.

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: 230,632. Data density score: 1.4/3.

Suitability Score

Gorongoza scores 54/100 overall (Grade C, Above Average). Investment profile: Emerging Opportunity. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 7/25, Stability: 17/25, Water Risk: 25/25, Data Density: 5/25.