The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Namibe rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Namibe, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Moçâmedes and Tômbua. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Moçâmedes followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tômbua followed a zig-zag trend.

How do development practices in Namibe fare in comparison to others in Angola? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Namibe was the 3rd-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 Namibe has become more connected. Namibe ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Namibe is Tômbua with an SNDi of 1.77, which is very well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Moçâmedes with an SNDi of 1.15, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Moçâmedes, Tômbua

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Namibe was at its lowest in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Namibe, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Moçâmedes and Tômbua. Out of the two cities, Tômbua does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Tômbua rose steadily.

To date, Namibe is the 1st-most disconnected out of the 18 regions in Angola. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Namibe ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.