Nioro du Rip

Overview

Nioro du Rip is a 2,291 km² city in Kaolack, Senegal with a population of 544,243.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 17.4 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is 134.4 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 63.3 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 53.6 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Extreme Heat, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Overall hazard score: 2.1/3.

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 Low (score 0.7/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 544,243. Data density score: 1.4/3.

Suitability Score

Nioro du Rip scores 66/100 overall (Grade B, Top 35%). Investment profile: Strong Candidate. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 14/25, Stability: 25/25, Water Risk: 22/25, Data Density: 5/25.