Comparisons
Cunene vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Angola: Lunda Sul and Namibe
Cunene in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Cunene peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Cunene, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Ondjiva, Xangongo and Santa Clara. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ondjiva rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Xangongo was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Santa Clara peaked in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Cunene fare in comparison to others in Angola? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Cunene was the 12th-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 Cunene has become more connected. Cunene ranked 2nd in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 18th in 1991-2005 and 12th in 2006-2020.
Cunene in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Cunene is Ondjiva with an SNDi of 2.88, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Xangongo with an SNDi of 1.12, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Xangongo, Ondjiva
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Cunene peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Cunene, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Ondjiva, Xangongo and Santa Clara. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ondjiva rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Xangongo was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Santa Clara rose steadily.
To date, Cunene is the 16th-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 Cunene has become more connected. Cunene ranked 2nd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 17th in 1991-2005 and 16th in 2006-2020.