Chipinge

Overview

Chipinge is a 5,225 km² city in Manicaland, Zimbabwe with a population of 451,256.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is on site. The nearest transmission grid line is 1.3 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is 55.2 km from the city boundary. The nearest IXP is 289.1 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 222.7 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces River Flood, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Earthquake, Cyclone, Extreme Heat are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 1.7/3.

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 0.9/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 451,256. Data density score: 1.9/3.

Suitability Score

Chipinge scores 66/100 overall (Grade B, Top 35%). Investment profile: Strong Candidate. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 8/25, Stability: 25/25, Water Risk: 21/25, Data Density: 12/25.