Cahora-Bassa

Overview

Cahora-Bassa is a 8,853 km² city in Tete, Mozambique with a population of 167,817.

Power Infrastructure

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

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is 43.8 km from the city boundary. The nearest IXP is 194.3 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 445.4 km away.

Disaster Risk

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

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 1 conflict events were recorded (trend: stable). Most recent year (2025): 0 events. Stability score: 2.9/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated Low (score 0.2/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 167,817. Data density score: 1.4/3.

Suitability Score

Cahora-Bassa scores 68/100 overall (Grade B, Top 35%). Investment profile: Strong Candidate. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 14/25, Stability: 24/25, Water Risk: 24/25, Data Density: 5/25.