Rubavu

Overview

Rubavu is a 380 km² city in West/Iburengerazuba, Rwanda with a population of 607,781.

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 7.9 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 322.2 km away.

Disaster Risk

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

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 20 conflict events were recorded (trend: increasing). Most recent year (2025): 3 events. Stability score: 2.1/3.

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: 607,781. Data density score: 2.2/3.

Suitability Score

Rubavu scores 63/100 overall (Grade C, Top 35%). Investment profile: Emerging Opportunity. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 10/25, Stability: 13/25, Water Risk: 25/25, Data Density: 15/25.