Somntongo

Overview

Somntongo is a 513 km² city in Shiselweni, Eswatini with a population of 12,617.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 5.0 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is 4.1 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 154.0 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 149.1 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, 3 conflict events were recorded (trend: stable). Most recent year (2025): 0 events. Stability score: 1.8/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated Low to Medium (score 1.4/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 12,617. Data density score: 2.0/3.

Suitability Score

Somntongo scores 56/100 overall (Grade C, Above Average). Investment profile: Emerging Opportunity. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 15/25, Stability: 10/25, Water Risk: 18/25, Data Density: 12/25.