Comparisons
Kweneng vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Botswana: Francistown and Central
Kweneng in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kweneng followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Kweneng, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Molepolole. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Molepolole rose steadily.
How do development practices in Kweneng fare in comparison to others in Botswana? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Kweneng was the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in Botswana. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Botswana, street construction in Kweneng has become more connected. Kweneng ranked 1st in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.
Kweneng in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Kweneng is Molepolole with an SNDi of 1.83, which is very well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Molepolole with an SNDi of 1.83, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Molepolole, Molepolole
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kweneng rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Kweneng, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Molepolole. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Kweneng follow the same region trend.
To date, Kweneng is the 1st-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in Botswana. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Kweneng ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.