Lobamba

Overview

Lobamba is a 127 km² city in Hhohho, Eswatini with a population of 39,087.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is on site. The nearest transmission grid line is 1.7 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 159.8 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 158.6 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Extreme Heat are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 1.9/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 6 conflict events were recorded (trend: stable). Most recent year (2025): 0 events. Stability score: 1.7/3.

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: 39,087. Data density score: 2.2/3.

Suitability Score

Lobamba scores 60/100 overall (Grade C, Top 35%). Investment profile: Emerging Opportunity. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 12/25, Stability: 9/25, Water Risk: 24/25, Data Density: 15/25.