Beitbridge

Overview

Beitbridge is a 12,945 km² city in Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe with a population of 168,985.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is on site. The nearest transmission grid line is 5.6 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 423.4 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 471.7 km away.

Disaster Risk

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

Stability

Between 2020–2025, 2 conflict events were recorded (trend: stable). Most recent year (2025): 0 events. Stability score: 2.4/3.

Water Risk

Water stress is rated High (score 3.8/5 on the WRI Aqueduct scale).

Data Density

Cell towers (weighted): N/A. Cell towers (raw): N/A. City population: 168,985. Data density score: 2.9/3.

Suitability Score

Beitbridge scores 61/100 overall (Grade C, Top 35%). Investment profile: Emerging Opportunity. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 14/25, Stability: 18/25, Water Risk: 6/25, Data Density: 23/25.