Comparisons
Lualaba vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Democratic Republic of the Congo: Lomami and Ituri
Lualaba in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Lualaba followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Lualaba, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Kolwezi, Fungurume and Kasaji. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kolwezi peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Fungurume rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kasaji rose steadily.
How do development practices in Lualaba fare in comparison to others in Democratic Republic of the Congo? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Lualaba was the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 25 regions in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Democratic Republic of the Congo, street construction in Lualaba has become more disconnected. Lualaba ranked 10th in 1975, 8th in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.
Lualaba in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Lualaba is Kasaji with an SNDi of 3.78, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Dilolo with an SNDi of 1.65, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Dilolo, Kasaji
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Lualaba rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Lualaba, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Kolwezi, Fungurume and Kasaji. Out of the three cities, Kolwezi does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kolwezi peaked in 1991-2005.
To date, Lualaba is the 8th-most disconnected out of the 25 regions in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Democratic Republic of the Congo, the street network in Lualaba has become more disconnected. Lualaba ranked 10th in 1975, 11th in 1976-1990, 9th in 1991-2005 and 8th in 2006-2020.