Chasefu

Overview

Chasefu is a 2,929 km² city in Eastern, Zambia with a population of 140,244.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 3.7 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is 31.4 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is 27.9 km from the city boundary. The nearest IXP is 202.1 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 779.2 km away.

Disaster Risk

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

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 Medium to High (score 2.1/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 140,244. Data density score: 1.4/3.

Suitability Score

Chasefu scores 54/100 overall (Grade C, Above Average). Investment profile: Emerging Opportunity. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 10/25, Stability: 25/25, Water Risk: 14/25, Data Density: 5/25.