Comparisons
Bong vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Liberia: Grand Bassa and Nimba
Bong in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bong rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Bong, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Gbarnga. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Bong follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Bong fare in comparison to others in Liberia? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Bong was the 7th-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in Liberia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Liberia, street construction in Bong has become more connected. Bong ranked 4th in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 7th in 2006-2020.
Bong in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Bong is Gbarnga with an SNDi of 5.05, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Gbarnga with an SNDi of 5.05, which is very sprawly. See trends for these cities: Gbarnga, Gbarnga
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Bong rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Bong, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Gbarnga. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Bong follow the same region trend.
To date, Bong is the 5th-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in Liberia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Liberia, the street network in Bong has become more connected. Bong ranked 4th in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.