Mbala is a 3,345 km² city in Northern, Zambia with a population of 176,277.
The nearest HV substation is on site. The nearest transmission grid line is on site.
The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 499.0 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 863.8 km away.
The city faces Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Earthquake are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 2.4/3.
Between 2020–2025, 0 conflict events were recorded (trend: stable). Most recent year (2025): 0 events. Stability score: 3.0/3.
Water stress is rated Low (score 0.0/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).
Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 176,277. Data density score: 2.4/3.
Mbala scores 85/100 overall (Grade A, Top 10%). Investment profile: Prime Investment Target. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 18/25, Stability: 25/25, Water Risk: 25/25, Data Density: 17/25.