Hargeysa

Overview

Hargeysa is a 13,700 km² city in Woqooyi Galbeed, Somalia with a population of 1,088,248.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 85.4 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is 85.4 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 243.5 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 57.3 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Extreme Heat, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. 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 Extremely High (score 4.2/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 1,088,248. Data density score: 1.9/3.

Suitability Score

Hargeysa scores 41/100 overall (Grade D, Average). Investment profile: Early-Stage Market. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 13/25, Stability: 12/25, Water Risk: 4/25, Data Density: 11/25.