Chikomba

Overview

Chikomba is a 6,610 km² city in Mashonaland East, Zimbabwe with a population of 139,693.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 17.1 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is 42.6 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 68.7 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 361.8 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Overall hazard score: 2.5/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 3 conflict events were recorded (trend: decreasing). Most recent year (2025): 0 events. Stability score: 2.6/3.

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: 139,693. Data density score: 2.8/3.

Suitability Score

Chikomba scores 62/100 overall (Grade C, Top 35%). Investment profile: Emerging Opportunity. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 19/25, Stability: 20/25, Water Risk: 0/25, Data Density: 23/25.