Comparisons
Ouaka vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Central African Republic: Bangui and Nana-Mambere
Ouaka in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ouaka peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Ouaka, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Bambari. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bambari rose steadily.
How do development practices in Ouaka fare in comparison to others in Central African Republic? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Ouaka was the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in Central African Republic. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Central African Republic, street construction in Ouaka has become more disconnected. Ouaka ranked 7th in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.
Ouaka in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Ouaka is Bambari with an SNDi of 2.92, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Bambari with an SNDi of 2.92, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Bambari, Bambari
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ouaka rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Ouaka, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Bambari. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Ouaka follow the same region trend.
To date, Ouaka is the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in Central African Republic. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Central African Republic, the street network in Ouaka has become more disconnected. Ouaka ranked 7th in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.