Isu

Overview

Isu is a 40 km² city in Imo, Nigeria with a population of 92,863.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 10.4 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is on site.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is 8.3 km from the city boundary. The nearest IXP is 92.3 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 160.9 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Overall hazard score: 2.5/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 247 conflict events were recorded (trend: increasing). Most recent year (2025): 28 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: 92,863. Data density score: 1.9/3.

Suitability Score

Isu scores 62/100 overall (Grade C, Top 35%). Investment profile: Emerging Opportunity. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 18/25, Stability: 7/25, Water Risk: 25/25, Data Density: 12/25.