Al Gadaref

Overview

Al Gadaref is a 3,434 km² city in Gadaref, Sudan with a population of 1,262,498.

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 801.5 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 661.5 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Extreme Heat, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. River Flood are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 2.1/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 105 conflict events were recorded (trend: decreasing). Most recent year (2025): 3 events. Stability score: 1.6/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated Extremely High (score 4.9/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 1,262,498. Data density score: 1.4/3.

Suitability Score

Al Gadaref scores 27/100 overall (Grade F, Bottom Quartile). Investment profile: Challenging Environment. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 14/25, Stability: 7/25, Water Risk: 0/25, Data Density: 5/25.