Kalambo

Overview

Kalambo is a 5,594 km² city in Rukwa, Tanzania with a population of 368,881.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 18.1 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is on site.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is 12.6 km from the city boundary. The nearest IXP is 504.4 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 828.4 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Earthquake are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 2.2/3.

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: 368,881. Data density score: 2.0/3.

Suitability Score

Kalambo scores 78/100 overall (Grade B, Top 20%). Investment profile: Strong Candidate. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 15/25, Stability: 25/25, Water Risk: 25/25, Data Density: 13/25.