Comparisons
Bono vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Ghana: Bono East and Volta
Bono in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bono followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Bono, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Sunyani, Kato and Dormaa Ahenkro. Out of the three cities, Kato and Dormaa Ahenkro do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kato rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Dormaa Ahenkro rose steadily.
How do development practices in Bono fare in comparison to others in Ghana? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Bono was the 9th-most disconnected out of the 14 regions in Ghana. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Ghana, street construction in Bono has become more connected. Bono ranked 3rd in 1975, 7th in 1976-1990, 7th in 1991-2005 and 9th in 2006-2020.
Bono in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Bono is Dormaa Ahenkro with an SNDi of 3.77, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Wenchi with an SNDi of 3.1, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Wenchi, Dormaa Ahenkro
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Bono rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Bono, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Sunyani, Kato and Dormaa Ahenkro. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Bono follow the same region trend.
To date, Bono is the 6th-most disconnected out of the 14 regions in Ghana. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Ghana, the street network in Bono has become more connected. Bono ranked 3rd in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.