Ukum

Overview

Ukum is a 1,514 km² city in Benue, Nigeria with a population of 432,935.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 13.8 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is 102.1 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 308.5 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 363.0 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Extreme Heat, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Overall hazard score: 2.2/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 275 conflict events were recorded (trend: increasing). Most recent year (2025): 61 events. Stability score: 1.5/3.

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: 432,935. Data density score: 1.4/3.

Suitability Score

Ukum scores 52/100 overall (Grade C, Above Average). Investment profile: Emerging Opportunity. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 15/25, Stability: 6/25, Water Risk: 25/25, Data Density: 5/25.