Lupane

Overview

Lupane is a 7,749 km² city in Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe with a population of 115,693.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 38.2 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is on site.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is 108.8 km from the city boundary. The nearest IXP is 314.9 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 716.5 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces River Flood, Urban Flood, Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. 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 2.8/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 115,693. Data density score: 1.4/3.

Suitability Score

Lupane scores 47/100 overall (Grade D, Average). Investment profile: Early-Stage Market. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 12/25, Stability: 18/25, Water Risk: 11/25, Data Density: 5/25.