Nchelenge

Overview

Nchelenge is a 4,093 km² city in Luapula, Zambia with a population of 251,496.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 2.8 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is 19.3 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is 19.6 km from the city boundary. The nearest IXP is 256.3 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 1137.9 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces River Flood, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Earthquake are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 2.0/3.

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 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: 251,496. Data density score: 2.0/3.

Suitability Score

Nchelenge scores 51/100 overall (Grade C, Above Average). Investment profile: Emerging Opportunity. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 13/25, Stability: 25/25, Water Risk: 0/25, Data Density: 13/25.