Saakow

Overview

Saakow is a 8,047 km² city in Juba Dhexe, Somalia with a population of 117,139.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 126.5 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is 271.6 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is 162.0 km from the city boundary. The nearest IXP is 268.6 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 273.3 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces River Flood, Extreme Heat, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Overall hazard score: 2.1/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 117 conflict events were recorded (trend: decreasing). Most recent year (2025): 30 events. Stability score: 1.2/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated Low to Medium (score 1.9/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 117,139. Data density score: 1.4/3.

Suitability Score

Saakow scores 38/100 overall (Grade D, Below Average). Investment profile: Early-Stage Market. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 14/25, Stability: 2/25, Water Risk: 15/25, Data Density: 5/25.