Borama

Overview

Borama is a 3,113 km² city in Awdal, Somalia with a population of 452,511.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 51.8 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is 55.9 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 165.7 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 120.5 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Earthquake, Landslide, Extreme Heat are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 2.1/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 14 conflict events were recorded (trend: decreasing). Most recent year (2025): 3 events. Stability score: 1.7/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated Low to Medium (score 1.1/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 452,511. Data density score: 1.4/3.

Suitability Score

Borama scores 48/100 overall (Grade D, Average). Investment profile: Early-Stage Market. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 14/25, Stability: 8/25, Water Risk: 19/25, Data Density: 5/25.