Maru

Overview

Maru is a 6,648 km² city in Zamfara, Nigeria with a population of 468,981.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 28.5 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is on site.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 202.7 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 584.4 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Extreme Heat, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Urban Flood are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 2.0/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 751 conflict events were recorded (trend: increasing). Most recent year (2025): 202 events. Stability score: 1.3/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated Low (score 0.3/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 468,981. Data density score: 2.0/3.

Suitability Score

Maru scores 52/100 overall (Grade C, Above Average). Investment profile: Emerging Opportunity. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 13/25, Stability: 4/25, Water Risk: 23/25, Data Density: 12/25.