Nkayi

Overview

Nkayi is a 5,312 km² city in Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe with a population of 128,494.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 31.5 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is on site.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is 42.5 km from the city boundary. The nearest IXP is 229.3 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 640.0 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces River 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 High (score 3.3/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 128,494. Data density score: 1.4/3.

Suitability Score

Nkayi scores 45/100 overall (Grade D, Average). Investment profile: Early-Stage Market. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 13/25, Stability: 18/25, Water Risk: 8/25, Data Density: 5/25.