Falaba

Overview

Falaba is a 7,495 km² city in Northern, Sierra Leone with a population of 195,381.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 23.0 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is 37.4 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is 383.6 km from the city boundary. The nearest IXP is 215.1 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 213.2 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Extreme Heat, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Overall hazard score: 1.9/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 3 conflict events were recorded (trend: decreasing). Most recent year (2025): 0 events. Stability score: 2.7/3.

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: 195,381. Data density score: 1.4/3.

Suitability Score

Falaba scores 38/100 overall (Grade D, Below Average). Investment profile: Early-Stage Market. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 11/25, Stability: 22/25, Water Risk: 0/25, Data Density: 5/25.