Umguza

Overview

Umguza is a 6,094 km² city in Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe with a population of 146,690.

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 334.8 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 653.8 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. River Flood are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 2.1/3.

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 5.0/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 146,690. Data density score: 2.8/3.

Suitability Score

Umguza scores 55/100 overall (Grade C, Above Average). Investment profile: Emerging Opportunity. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 14/25, Stability: 18/25, Water Risk: 0/25, Data Density: 22/25.