Comparisons
Volta vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Ghana: Central and Northern
Volta in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Volta followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Volta, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Ho, Hohoe and Aflao. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ho was at its lowest in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Hohoe rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Aflao peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Volta fare in comparison to others in Ghana? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Volta was the 11th-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 Volta has become more disconnected. Volta ranked 14th in 1975, 12th in 1976-1990, 10th in 1991-2005 and 11th in 2006-2020.
Volta in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Volta is Hohoe with an SNDi of 4.98, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Kpando with an SNDi of 3.27, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Kpando, Hohoe
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Volta followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Volta, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Ho, Hohoe and Aflao. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ho was at its lowest in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Hohoe rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Aflao peaked in 1991-2005.
To date, Volta is the 11th-most disconnected out of the 14 regions in Ghana. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Ghana, the street network in Volta has become more disconnected. Volta ranked 14th in 1975, 13th in 1976-1990, 12th in 1991-2005 and 11th in 2006-2020.