Comparisons
Lunda Norte vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Angola: Zaire and Malanje
Lunda Norte in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Lunda Norte followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Lunda Norte, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Dundo, Cafunfo and Lucapa. Out of the three cities, Cafunfo and Lucapa do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Cafunfo peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Lucapa peaked in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Lunda Norte fare in comparison to others in Angola? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Lunda Norte was the 11th-most disconnected out of the 18 regions in Angola. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Angola, street construction in Lunda Norte has become more disconnected. Lunda Norte ranked 16th in 1975, 13th in 1976-1990, 10th in 1991-2005 and 11th in 2006-2020.
Lunda Norte in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Lunda Norte is Dundo with an SNDi of 3.62, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Cafunfo with an SNDi of 1.7, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Cafunfo, Dundo
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Lunda Norte followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Lunda Norte, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Dundo, Cafunfo and Lucapa. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Dundo fell steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Cafunfo peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Lucapa peaked in 1976-1990.
To date, Lunda Norte is the 12th-most disconnected out of the 18 regions in Angola. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Angola, the street network in Lunda Norte has become more disconnected. Lunda Norte ranked 16th in 1975, 15th in 1976-1990, 13th in 1991-2005 and 12th in 2006-2020.