Mpika

Overview

Mpika is a 17,131 km² city in Muchiga, Zambia with a population of 163,367.

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 234.1 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 859.1 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces River Flood, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Earthquake, Extreme Heat 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 Low (score 0.1/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 163,367. Data density score: 2.5/3.

Suitability Score

Mpika scores 80/100 overall (Grade B, Top 20%). Investment profile: Strong Candidate. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 12/25, Stability: 25/25, Water Risk: 25/25, Data Density: 18/25.