Jega

Overview

Jega is a 887 km² city in Kebbi, Nigeria with a population of 260,962.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 18.1 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is on site.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 403.6 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 624.3 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces River Flood, Urban Flood, Extreme Heat, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Overall hazard score: 1.7/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 85 conflict events were recorded (trend: increasing). Most recent year (2025): 34 events. Stability score: 1.7/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated Low (score 0.2/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 260,962. Data density score: 2.4/3.

Suitability Score

Jega scores 59/100 overall (Grade C, Above Average). Investment profile: Emerging Opportunity. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 8/25, Stability: 9/25, Water Risk: 24/25, Data Density: 18/25.