Comparisons
Montserrado vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Liberia: Margibi and Lofa
Montserrado in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Montserrado followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Montserrado, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Monrovia. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Montserrado follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Montserrado fare in comparison to others in Liberia? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Montserrado was the 6th-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in Liberia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Liberia, street construction in Montserrado has become more disconnected. Montserrado ranked 7th in 1975, 7th in 1976-1990, 5th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.
Montserrado in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Montserrado is Monrovia with an SNDi of 6.34, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Monrovia with an SNDi of 6.34, which is very sprawly. See trends for these cities: Monrovia, Monrovia
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Montserrado rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Montserrado, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Monrovia. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Montserrado follow the same region trend.
To date, Montserrado is the 6th-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in Liberia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Liberia, the street network in Montserrado has become more disconnected. Montserrado ranked 7th in 1975, 7th in 1976-1990, 7th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.