Askira/Uba

Overview

Askira/Uba is a 2,350 km² city in Borno, Nigeria with a population of 110,615.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is on site. The nearest transmission grid line is 10.5 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is 11.0 km from the city boundary. The nearest IXP is 236.3 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 788.2 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces River Flood, Extreme Heat, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Overall hazard score: 1.9/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 2535 conflict events were recorded (trend: stable). Most recent year (2025): 393 events. Stability score: 1.1/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated Low (score 0.1/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 110,615. Data density score: 1.4/3.

Suitability Score

Askira/Uba scores 43/100 overall (Grade D, Average). Investment profile: Early-Stage Market. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 11/25, Stability: 2/25, Water Risk: 24/25, Data Density: 5/25.