Comparisons

2.433.64.2<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of street additions
2.433.64.2<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of entire street network
MonoDongaAtakora

Mono vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Benin: Donga and Atakora

Mono in context: Street-network sprawl of new development

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

How do development practices in Mono fare in comparison to others in Benin? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Mono was the 9th-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 Mono has become more disconnected. Mono ranked 10th in 1975, 10th in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 9th in 2006-2020.

Mono in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Mono is Lokossa with an SNDi of 2.11, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Comè with an SNDi of 1.96, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Comè, Lokossa

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

To date, Mono is the 10th-most disconnected out of the 11 regions in Benin. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Mono ranked 10th in 1975, 10th in 1976-1990, 10th in 1991-2005 and 10th in 2006-2020.