Aswa

Overview

Aswa is a 1,839 km² city in Gulu, Uganda with a population of 288,283.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 0.4 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is 68.3 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 273.2 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 254.3 km away.

Disaster Risk

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

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 8 conflict events were recorded (trend: decreasing). Most recent year (2025): 0 events. Stability score: 2.1/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated Medium to High (score 2.3/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 288,283. Data density score: 1.9/3.

Suitability Score

Aswa scores 52/100 overall (Grade C, Above Average). Investment profile: Emerging Opportunity. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 14/25, Stability: 13/25, Water Risk: 14/25, Data Density: 11/25.