Comparisons
Cabo Delgado vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Mozambique: Tete and Nassa
Cabo Delgado in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Cabo Delgado peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Cabo Delgado, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Pemba, Montepuez and Mocímboa da Praia. Out of the three cities, Montepuez does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Montepuez rose steadily.
How do development practices in Cabo Delgado fare in comparison to others in Mozambique? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Cabo Delgado was the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 11 regions in Mozambique. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Mozambique, street construction in Cabo Delgado has become more disconnected. Cabo Delgado ranked 4th in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 8th in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.
Cabo Delgado in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Cabo Delgado is Chiure-Sede with an SNDi of 10.87, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Miézi with an SNDi of 1.47, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Miézi, Chiure-Sede
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Cabo Delgado rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Cabo Delgado, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Pemba, Montepuez and Mocímboa da Praia. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Cabo Delgado follow the same region trend.
To date, Cabo Delgado is the 4th-most disconnected out of the 11 regions in Mozambique. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Cabo Delgado ranked 4th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.