Sokoto South

Overview

Sokoto South is a 41 km² city in Sokoto, Nigeria with a population of 512,829.

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 373.9 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 766.9 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces River Flood, Urban Flood, Extreme Heat, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Overall hazard score: 1.4/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 188 conflict events were recorded (trend: increasing). Most recent year (2025): 65 events. Stability score: 1.6/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated Medium to High (score 2.8/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 512,829. Data density score: 2.3/3.

Suitability Score

Sokoto South scores 40/100 overall (Grade D, Below Average). Investment profile: Early-Stage Market. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 5/25, Stability: 7/25, Water Risk: 11/25, Data Density: 17/25.