Rufiji

Overview

Rufiji is a 13,020 km² city in Pwani, Tanzania with a population of 409,913.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is on site. The nearest transmission grid line is 37.4 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 71.6 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 77.4 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces River Flood, Coastal Flood, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Earthquake, Extreme Heat are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 1.8/3.

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: 409,913. Data density score: 2.3/3.

Suitability Score

Rufiji scores 76/100 overall (Grade B, Top 20%). Investment profile: Strong Candidate. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 10/25, Stability: 25/25, Water Risk: 25/25, Data Density: 16/25.