Vélingara

Overview

Vélingara is a 5,486 km² city in Kolda, Senegal with a population of 427,325.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 27.2 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is 199.8 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 261.1 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 192.8 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces River Flood, Extreme Heat, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. 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 N/A (score N/A/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 427,325. Data density score: 1.4/3.

Suitability Score

Vélingara scores 40/100 overall (Grade D, Average). Investment profile: Early-Stage Market. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 10/25, Stability: 25/25, Water Risk: 0/25, Data Density: 5/25.