Aruu

Overview

Aruu is a 3,298 km² city in Pader, Uganda with a population of 219,669.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is on site. The nearest transmission grid line is 32.8 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is 32.1 km from the city boundary. The nearest IXP is 249.6 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 292.0 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, 19 conflict events were recorded (trend: decreasing). Most recent year (2025): 1 events. Stability score: 1.5/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated Medium to High (score 2.8/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 219,669. Data density score: 1.4/3.

Suitability Score

Aruu scores 37/100 overall (Grade D, Below Average). Investment profile: Early-Stage Market. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 14/25, Stability: 7/25, Water Risk: 11/25, Data Density: 5/25.