Barkin Ladi

Overview

Barkin Ladi is a 1,033 km² city in Plateau, Nigeria with a population of 392,855.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is on site. The nearest transmission grid line is on site.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is 6.5 km from the city boundary. The nearest IXP is 188.3 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 541.5 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Extreme Heat are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 2.2/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 165 conflict events were recorded (trend: increasing). Most recent year (2025): 58 events. Stability score: 1.6/3.

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: 392,855. Data density score: 2.0/3.

Suitability Score

Barkin Ladi scores 60/100 overall (Grade C, Top 35%). Investment profile: Emerging Opportunity. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 15/25, Stability: 7/25, Water Risk: 25/25, Data Density: 13/25.