Magu

Overview

Magu is a 2,150 km² city in Mwanza, Tanzania with a population of 504,457.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 5.7 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is on site.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is 1.6 km from the city boundary. The nearest IXP is 13.3 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 468.8 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces River Flood, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Earthquake are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 2.1/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 0 conflict events were recorded (trend: stable). Most recent year (2025): 0 events. Stability score: 3.0/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated Low (score 0.0/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 504,457. Data density score: 2.7/3.

Suitability Score

Magu scores 85/100 overall (Grade A, Top 10%). Investment profile: Prime Investment Target. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 14/25, Stability: 25/25, Water Risk: 25/25, Data Density: 21/25.