Busega

Overview

Busega is a 2,112 km² city in Simiyu, Tanzania with a population of 289,951.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 15.0 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is on site.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is 21.8 km from the city boundary. The nearest IXP is 51.1 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 483.9 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. River Flood, 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: 289,951. Data density score: 2.7/3.

Suitability Score

Busega scores 86/100 overall (Grade A, Top 10%). Investment profile: Prime Investment Target. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 15/25, Stability: 25/25, Water Risk: 25/25, Data Density: 21/25.