Makoda

Overview

Makoda is a 442 km² city in Kano, Nigeria with a population of 408,766.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 25.5 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is 20.2 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 29.6 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 867.2 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, 15 conflict events were recorded (trend: increasing). Most recent year (2025): 3 events. Stability score: 2.8/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated N/A (score N/A/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 408,766. Data density score: 2.0/3.

Suitability Score

Makoda scores 45/100 overall (Grade D, Average). Investment profile: Early-Stage Market. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 11/25, Stability: 22/25, Water Risk: 0/25, Data Density: 12/25.