Kono

Overview

Kono is a 5,384 km² city in Eastern, Sierra Leone with a population of 735,966.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is on site. The nearest transmission grid line is 53.6 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is 354.7 km from the city boundary. The nearest IXP is 211.2 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 209.7 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Urban Flood, Extreme Heat are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 1.9/3.

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: 735,966. Data density score: 1.4/3.

Suitability Score

Kono scores 60/100 overall (Grade C, Above Average). Investment profile: Emerging Opportunity. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 11/25, Stability: 18/25, Water Risk: 25/25, Data Density: 5/25.