The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Huíla followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Huíla, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Lubango, Matala and Caluquembe. Out of the three cities, Lubango does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Lubango peaked in 1991-2005.

How do development practices in Huíla fare in comparison to others in Angola? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Huíla was the 15th-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 Huíla has become more connected. Huíla ranked 13th in 1975, 10th in 1976-1990, 15th in 1991-2005 and 15th in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Huíla is Lubango with an SNDi of 3.48, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Caluquembe with an SNDi of 1.49, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Caluquembe, Lubango

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Huíla was at its lowest in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Huíla, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Lubango, Matala and Caluquembe. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Lubango peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Matala fell steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Caluquembe followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease.

To date, Huíla is the 13th-most disconnected out of the 18 regions in Angola. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Huíla ranked 13th in 1975, 11th in 1976-1990, 12th in 1991-2005 and 13th in 2006-2020.