Usuk

Overview

Usuk is a 2,429 km² city in Katakwi, Uganda with a population of 230,561.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 13.7 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is 16.0 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is 10.2 km from the city boundary. The nearest IXP is 201.4 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 354.9 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces River Flood, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Overall hazard score: 2.2/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 5 conflict events were recorded (trend: stable). Most recent year (2025): 0 events. Stability score: 2.0/3.

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: 230,561. Data density score: 2.2/3.

Suitability Score

Usuk scores 43/100 overall (Grade D, Average). Investment profile: Early-Stage Market. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 15/25, Stability: 12/25, Water Risk: 0/25, Data Density: 15/25.