Comparisons
Bengo vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Angola: Cuanza Norte and Cuando Cubango
Bengo in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bengo peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Bengo, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Caxito. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Bengo follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Bengo fare in comparison to others in Angola? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Bengo was the 6th-most disconnected out of the 18 regions in Angola. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Angola, street construction in Bengo has become more connected. Bengo ranked 4th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.
Bengo in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Bengo is Caxito with an SNDi of 2.33, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Caxito with an SNDi of 2.33, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Caxito, Caxito
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Bengo rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Bengo, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Caxito. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Bengo follow the same region trend.
To date, Bengo is the 4th-most disconnected out of the 18 regions in Angola. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Bengo ranked 4th in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.