Funtua

Overview

Funtua is a 449 km² city in Katsina, Nigeria with a population of 345,229.

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 133.3 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 697.4 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Extreme Heat are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 2.3/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 683 conflict events were recorded (trend: increasing). Most recent year (2025): 193 events. Stability score: 1.4/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated Medium to High (score 2.2/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 345,229. Data density score: 2.4/3.

Suitability Score

Funtua scores 53/100 overall (Grade C, Above Average). Investment profile: Emerging Opportunity. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 17/25, Stability: 5/25, Water Risk: 14/25, Data Density: 17/25.