Zing

Overview

Zing is a 1,027 km² city in Taraba, Nigeria with a population of 222,489.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 19.7 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is 54.7 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 484.7 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 564.8 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Extreme Heat, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Overall hazard score: 2.2/3.

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 0.9/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 222,489. Data density score: 2.1/3.

Suitability Score

Zing scores 56/100 overall (Grade C, Above Average). Investment profile: Emerging Opportunity. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 15/25, Stability: 6/25, Water Risk: 21/25, Data Density: 14/25.