The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Zou peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Zou, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Bohicon, Tindji and Covè. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bohicon rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tindji peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Covè rose steadily.

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

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Zou is Tindji with an SNDi of 2.6, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Covè with an SNDi of 1.71, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Covè, Tindji

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Zou rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Zou, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Bohicon, Tindji and Covè. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Zou follow the same region trend.

To date, Zou is the 1st-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 Zou has become more disconnected. Zou ranked 2nd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.