Comparisons
Selibe Phikwe vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Botswana: Lobatse and Southern
Selibe Phikwe in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Selibe Phikwe rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Selibe Phikwe, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Selebi Phikwe. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Selebi Phikwe peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Selibe Phikwe fare in comparison to others in Botswana? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Selibe Phikwe was the 5th-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 Selibe Phikwe has become more connected. Selibe Phikwe ranked 4th in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.
Selibe Phikwe in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Selibe Phikwe is Selebi Phikwe with an SNDi of 2.69, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Selebi Phikwe with an SNDi of 2.69, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Selebi Phikwe, Selebi Phikwe
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Selibe Phikwe rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Selibe Phikwe, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Selebi Phikwe. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Selibe Phikwe follow the same region trend.
To date, Selibe Phikwe is the 4th-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in Botswana. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Selibe Phikwe ranked 4th in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.