Comparisons
Cuando Cubango vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Angola: Namibe and Cunene
Cuando Cubango in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Cuando Cubango peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Cuando Cubango, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Menongue. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Menongue peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Cuando Cubango fare in comparison to others in Angola? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Cuando Cubango was the 5th-most disconnected out of the 18 regions in Angola. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Cuando Cubango ranked 5th in 1975, 14th in 1976-1990, 7th in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.
Cuando Cubango in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Cuando Cubango is Menongue with an SNDi of 2.23, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Menongue with an SNDi of 2.23, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Menongue, Menongue
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Cuando Cubango peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Cuando Cubango, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Menongue. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Menongue peaked in 1991-2005.
To date, Cuando Cubango is 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, the street network in Cuando Cubango has become more connected. Cuando Cubango ranked 5th in 1975, 9th in 1976-1990, 8th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.