Luuq

Overview

Luuq is a 8,260 km² city in Gedo, Somalia with a population of 145,572.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 157.3 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is 418.5 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is 30.1 km from the city boundary. The nearest IXP is 281.4 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 284.0 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces River Flood, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Extreme Heat are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 2.2/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 589 conflict events were recorded (trend: stable). Most recent year (2025): 117 events. Stability score: 1.1/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated Low to Medium (score 1.3/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 145,572. Data density score: 1.4/3.

Suitability Score

Luuq scores 40/100 overall (Grade D, Average). Investment profile: Early-Stage Market. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 15/25, Stability: 1/25, Water Risk: 18/25, Data Density: 5/25.