Kenema

Overview

Kenema is a 6,354 km² city in Eastern, Sierra Leone with a population of 918,753.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is on site. The nearest transmission grid line is 60.1 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is 362.1 km from the city boundary. The nearest IXP is 121.0 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 122.9 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces River Flood, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Urban Flood, Extreme Heat are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 1.7/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 5 conflict events were recorded (trend: decreasing). Most recent year (2025): 1 events. Stability score: 2.5/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated Low (score 0.0/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 918,753. Data density score: 1.4/3.

Suitability Score

Kenema scores 57/100 overall (Grade C, Above Average). Investment profile: Emerging Opportunity. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 8/25, Stability: 18/25, Water Risk: 25/25, Data Density: 5/25.