Lushoto

Overview

Lushoto is a 4,090 km² city in Tanga, Tanzania with a population of 499,511.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 7.2 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is 3.4 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 106.6 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 107.2 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Urban Flood, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Earthquake, Extreme Heat are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 1.9/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 1 conflict events were recorded (trend: stable). Most recent year (2025): 0 events. Stability score: 2.9/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated Low (score 0.7/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 499,511. Data density score: 2.1/3.

Suitability Score

Lushoto scores 70/100 overall (Grade B, Top 35%). Investment profile: Strong Candidate. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 11/25, Stability: 24/25, Water Risk: 21/25, Data Density: 13/25.