Overberg

Overview

Overberg is a 12,226 km² city in Western Cape, South Africa with a population of 360,147.

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 43.5 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 64.6 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Coastal Flood, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Landslide, Tsunami, Extreme Heat are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 1.8/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 3 conflict events were recorded (trend: increasing). Most recent year (2025): 1 events. Stability score: 2.9/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated Extremely High (score 5.0/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 360,147. Data density score: 2.9/3.

Suitability Score

Overberg scores 58/100 overall (Grade C, Above Average). Investment profile: Emerging Opportunity. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 10/25, Stability: 24/25, Water Risk: 0/25, Data Density: 24/25.