Yambio

Overview

Yambio is a 8,817 km² city in Western Equatoria, South Sudan with a population of 168,688.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 144.0 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is 325.6 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is 361.1 km from the city boundary. The nearest IXP is 618.4 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 421.1 km away.

Disaster Risk

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

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 271 conflict events were recorded (trend: increasing). Most recent year (2025): 122 events. Stability score: 1.2/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated Low to Medium (score 1.8/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 168,688. Data density score: 1.4/3.

Suitability Score

Yambio scores 39/100 overall (Grade D, Below Average). Investment profile: Early-Stage Market. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 15/25, Stability: 2/25, Water Risk: 16/25, Data Density: 5/25.