Comparisons
Kasai vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Democratic Republic of the Congo: Tanganyika and Kasai-Central
Kasaï in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kasaï followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Kasaï, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Tshikapa, Ilebo and Mweka. Out of the three cities, Ilebo and Mweka do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ilebo peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mweka followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease.
How do development practices in Kasaï fare in comparison to others in Democratic Republic of the Congo? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Kasaï was the 15th-most disconnected out of the 25 regions in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Democratic Republic of the Congo, street construction in Kasaï has become more connected. Kasaï ranked 14th in 1975, 17th in 1976-1990, 16th in 1991-2005 and 15th in 2006-2020.
Kasaï in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Kasaï is Mutombo-Lamata with an SNDi of 8.04, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Kakumba with an SNDi of 2.13, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Kakumba, Mutombo-Lamata
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kasaï rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Kasaï, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Tshikapa, Ilebo and Mweka. Out of the three cities, Mweka does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mweka followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease.
To date, Kasaï is the 15th-most disconnected out of the 25 regions in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Democratic Republic of the Congo, the street network in Kasaï has become more connected. Kasaï ranked 14th in 1975, 16th in 1976-1990, 16th in 1991-2005 and 15th in 2006-2020.