Kongola

Overview

Kongola is a 4,987 km² city in Caprivi, Namibia with a population of 10,918.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 3.9 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is on site.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 516.2 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 1040.2 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Extreme Heat are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 2.4/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 2 conflict events were recorded (trend: stable). Most recent year (2025): 0 events. Stability score: 1.8/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated High (score 3.0/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 10,918. Data density score: 2.8/3.

Suitability Score

Kongola scores 60/100 overall (Grade C, Top 35%). Investment profile: Emerging Opportunity. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 18/25, Stability: 10/25, Water Risk: 10/25, Data Density: 23/25.