Hwange

Overview

Hwange is a 29,717 km² city in Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe with a population of 164,747.

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 333.1 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 796.3 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. River Flood, Earthquake, Extreme Heat are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 2.0/3.

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 Medium to High (score 2.5/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 164,747. Data density score: 2.2/3.

Suitability Score

Hwange scores 59/100 overall (Grade C, Above Average). Investment profile: Emerging Opportunity. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 13/25, Stability: 18/25, Water Risk: 12/25, Data Density: 15/25.