Kaolack

Overview

Kaolack is a 1,797 km² city in Kaolack, Senegal with a population of 629,801.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 1.9 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is 91.4 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 72.5 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 63.9 km away.

Disaster Risk

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

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 4.8/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 629,801. Data density score: 2.1/3.

Suitability Score

Kaolack scores 49/100 overall (Grade D, Average). Investment profile: Early-Stage Market. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 10/25, Stability: 25/25, Water Risk: 1/25, Data Density: 13/25.