Bubi

Overview

Bubi is a 5,531 km² city in Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe with a population of 78,058.

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 278.2 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 627.4 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Overall hazard score: 2.3/3.

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 2 conflict events were recorded (trend: decreasing). Most recent year (2025): 0 events. Stability score: 2.5/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated Extremely High (score 4.9/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 78,058. Data density score: 1.4/3.

Suitability Score

Bubi scores 41/100 overall (Grade D, Average). Investment profile: Early-Stage Market. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 17/25, Stability: 18/25, Water Risk: 1/25, Data Density: 5/25.