Lugela

Overview

Lugela is a 6,128 km² city in Zambézia, Mozambique with a population of 235,945.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 1.8 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is 1.6 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 132.3 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 422.1 km away.

Disaster Risk

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

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 8 conflict events were recorded (trend: increasing). Most recent year (2025): 4 events. Stability score: 2.7/3.

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: 235,945. Data density score: 1.4/3.

Suitability Score

Lugela scores 59/100 overall (Grade C, Above Average). Investment profile: Emerging Opportunity. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 7/25, Stability: 21/25, Water Risk: 25/25, Data Density: 5/25.