Damboa

Overview

Damboa is a 6,188 km² city in Borno, Nigeria with a population of 212,599.

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 207.3 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 820.1 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces River Flood, Extreme Heat, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Urban Flood are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 1.8/3.

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 0.7/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 212,599. Data density score: 1.4/3.

Suitability Score

Damboa scores 39/100 overall (Grade D, Below Average). Investment profile: Early-Stage Market. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 10/25, Stability: 2/25, Water Risk: 22/25, Data Density: 5/25.