Birkilane

Overview

Birkilane is a 1,152 km² city in Kaffrine, Senegal with a population of 148,699.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 19.9 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is 139.8 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 117.5 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 107.1 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces River Flood, Urban Flood, Extreme Heat, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Overall hazard score: 1.4/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 0 conflict events were recorded (trend: stable). Most recent year (2025): 0 events. Stability score: 3.0/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated High (score 3.4/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 148,699. Data density score: 1.4/3.

Suitability Score

Birkilane scores 43/100 overall (Grade D, Average). Investment profile: Early-Stage Market. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 5/25, Stability: 25/25, Water Risk: 8/25, Data Density: 5/25.