Comparisons
Central vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Ghana: Northern and Volta
Central in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Central followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Central, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Cape Coast, Agona Swedru and Winneba. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Cape Coast rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Agona Swedru rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Winneba rose steadily.
How do development practices in Central fare in comparison to others in Ghana? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Central was the 8th-most disconnected out of the 14 regions in Ghana. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Ghana, street construction in Central has become more disconnected. Central ranked 9th in 1975, 9th in 1976-1990, 9th in 1991-2005 and 8th in 2006-2020.
Central in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Central is Elmina with an SNDi of 5.06, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Winneba with an SNDi of 3.18, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Winneba, Elmina
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Central followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Central, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Cape Coast, Agona Swedru and Winneba. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Cape Coast rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Agona Swedru rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Winneba rose steadily.
To date, Central is the 9th-most disconnected out of the 14 regions in Ghana. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Central ranked 9th in 1975, 10th in 1976-1990, 9th in 1991-2005 and 9th in 2006-2020.