Gwanda

Overview

Gwanda is a 10,739 km² city in Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe with a population of 168,311.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is on site. The nearest transmission grid line is 36.8 km away.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 381.9 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 575.6 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Extreme Heat are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 2.4/3.

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 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: 168,311. Data density score: 2.8/3.

Suitability Score

Gwanda scores 58/100 overall (Grade C, Above Average). Investment profile: Emerging Opportunity. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 18/25, Stability: 18/25, Water Risk: 0/25, Data Density: 23/25.