Omaruru

Overview

Omaruru is a 8,426 km² city in Erongo, Namibia with a population of 12,516.

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 126.4 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 157.8 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Extreme Heat are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 2.3/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 0 conflict events were recorded (trend: stable). Most recent year (2025): 0 events. Stability score: 3.0/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated Extremely High (score 5.0/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 12,516. Data density score: 1.4/3.

Suitability Score

Omaruru scores 47/100 overall (Grade D, Average). Investment profile: Early-Stage Market. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 17/25, Stability: 25/25, Water Risk: 0/25, Data Density: 5/25.