Takum

Overview

Takum is a 2,499 km² city in Taraba, Nigeria with a population of 275,425.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is on site. The nearest transmission grid line is 80.1 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is 24.6 km from the city boundary. The nearest IXP is 276.5 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 275.2 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Urban Flood, Extreme Heat, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. River Flood are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 1.8/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 149 conflict events were recorded (trend: stable). Most recent year (2025): 25 events. Stability score: 1.5/3.

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: 275,425. Data density score: 1.4/3.

Suitability Score

Takum scores 46/100 overall (Grade D, Average). Investment profile: Early-Stage Market. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 10/25, Stability: 6/25, Water Risk: 25/25, Data Density: 5/25.