O.R.Tambo

Overview

O.R.Tambo is a 12,111 km² city in Eastern Cape, South Africa with a population of 1,558,036.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is on site. The nearest transmission grid line is on site.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 192.6 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 178.9 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Coastal Flood, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Tsunami, Extreme Heat are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 2.2/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 0 conflict events were recorded (trend: stable). Most recent year (2025): 0 events. Stability score: 3.0/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated Low (score 0.5/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 1,558,036. Data density score: 2.2/3.

Suitability Score

O.R.Tambo scores 77/100 overall (Grade B, Top 20%). Investment profile: Strong Candidate. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 15/25, Stability: 25/25, Water Risk: 22/25, Data Density: 15/25.