Comparisons
Moxico vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Angola: Bie and Cabinda
Moxico in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Moxico peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Moxico, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Luena, Luau and Cazombo. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Luena peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Luau rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Cazombo was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Moxico fare in comparison to others in Angola? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Moxico was the 4th-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 Moxico has become more disconnected. Moxico ranked 10th in 1975, 11th in 1976-1990, 8th in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.
Moxico in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Moxico is Cazombo with an SNDi of 3.96, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Bundas with an SNDi of 1.44, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Bundas, Cazombo
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Moxico peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Moxico, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Luena, Luau and Cazombo. Out of the three cities, Luau and Cazombo do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Luau rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Cazombo followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease.
To date, Moxico is the 8th-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 Moxico has become more disconnected. Moxico ranked 10th in 1975, 10th in 1976-1990, 9th in 1991-2005 and 8th in 2006-2020.