Engela

Overview

Engela is a 296 km² city in Ohangwena, Namibia with a population of 33,345.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 0.1 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is on site.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 601.7 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 607.0 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces River Flood, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Overall hazard score: 2.1/3.

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 High (score 3.7/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 33,345. Data density score: 2.2/3.

Suitability Score

Engela scores 60/100 overall (Grade C, Top 35%). Investment profile: Emerging Opportunity. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 14/25, Stability: 25/25, Water Risk: 6/25, Data Density: 15/25.