Berbera

Overview

Berbera is a 10,231 km² city in Woqooyi Galbeed, Somalia with a population of 191,184.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 171.5 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is 167.1 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 239.0 km away. A subsea cable landing station is on site.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Extreme Heat, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Coastal Flood, Earthquake are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 2.0/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 11 conflict events were recorded (trend: decreasing). Most recent year (2025): 1 events. Stability score: 2.0/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated Low (score 0.1/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 191,184. Data density score: 1.4/3.

Suitability Score

Berbera scores 55/100 overall (Grade C, Above Average). Investment profile: Emerging Opportunity. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 13/25, Stability: 12/25, Water Risk: 24/25, Data Density: 5/25.