Mkinga

Overview

Mkinga is a 2,707 km² city in Tanga, Tanzania with a population of 155,145.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 11.7 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is 11.8 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 86.1 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 86.2 km away.

Disaster Risk

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

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 N/A (score N/A/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 155,145. Data density score: 2.5/3.

Suitability Score

Mkinga scores 56/100 overall (Grade C, Above Average). Investment profile: Emerging Opportunity. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 14/25, Stability: 24/25, Water Risk: 0/25, Data Density: 18/25.