Comparisons
Borgou vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Benin: Zou and Plateau
Borgou in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Borgou followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Borgou, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Parakou and Nikki. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Borgou follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Borgou fare in comparison to others in Benin? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Borgou was the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 11 regions in Benin. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Benin, street construction in Borgou has become more disconnected. Borgou ranked 6th in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.
Borgou in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Borgou is Nikki with an SNDi of 3.07, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Parakou with an SNDi of 2.13, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Parakou, Nikki
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Borgou rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Borgou, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Parakou and Nikki. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Borgou follow the same region trend.
To date, Borgou is the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 11 regions in Benin. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Benin, the street network in Borgou has become more disconnected. Borgou ranked 6th in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.