Malem Hodar

Overview

Malem Hodar is a 2,693 km² city in Kaffrine, Senegal with a population of 133,201.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 54.6 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is 139.2 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 157.1 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 146.4 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces River Flood, Extreme Heat, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Overall hazard score: 1.9/3.

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 Extremely High (score 4.3/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 133,201. Data density score: 1.4/3.

Suitability Score

Malem Hodar scores 45/100 overall (Grade D, Average). Investment profile: Early-Stage Market. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 11/25, Stability: 25/25, Water Risk: 4/25, Data Density: 5/25.