Comparisons
Wouleu-Ntem vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Gabon: Ogooue-Maritime and Haut-Ogooue
Wouleu-Ntem in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Wouleu-Ntem followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Wouleu-Ntem, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Oyem. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Oyem peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Wouleu-Ntem fare in comparison to others in Gabon? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Wouleu-Ntem was the 4th-most disconnected out of the 4 regions in Gabon. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Wouleu-Ntem ranked 4th in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.
Wouleu-Ntem in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Wouleu-Ntem is Oyem with an SNDi of 4.82, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Oyem with an SNDi of 4.82, which is sprawly. See trends for these cities: Oyem, Oyem
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Wouleu-Ntem rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Wouleu-Ntem, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Oyem. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Wouleu-Ntem follow the same region trend.
To date, Wouleu-Ntem is the 4th-most disconnected out of the 4 regions in Gabon. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Wouleu-Ntem ranked 4th in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.