Mangwe

Overview

Mangwe is a 5,786 km² city in Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe with a population of 73,705.

Power Infrastructure

The nearest HV substation is 0.3 km away. The nearest transmission grid line is on site.

Connectivity

The nearest fiber route is on site. The nearest IXP is 426.7 km away. The nearest subsea landing station is 704.8 km away.

Disaster Risk

The city faces Wildfire as primary natural hazard risks. Extreme Heat are at moderate levels. Overall hazard score: 2.2/3.

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: 73,705. Data density score: 2.0/3.

Suitability Score

Mangwe scores 45/100 overall (Grade D, Average). Investment profile: Early-Stage Market. Sub-scores: Disaster Risk: 15/25, Stability: 18/25, Water Risk: 0/25, Data Density: 12/25.