Comparisons
Manica vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Mozambique: Cabo Delgado and Tete
Manica in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Manica rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Manica, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Chimoio, Catandica and Gondola. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Chimoio followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Catandica was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Gondola followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease.
How do development practices in Manica fare in comparison to others in Mozambique? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Manica was the 10th-most disconnected out of the 11 regions in Mozambique. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Mozambique, street construction in Manica has become more connected. Manica ranked 9th in 1975, 9th in 1976-1990, 5th in 1991-2005 and 10th in 2006-2020.
Manica in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Manica is Manica with an SNDi of 3.47, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Gondola with an SNDi of 2.51, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Gondola, Manica
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Manica rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Manica, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Chimoio, Catandica and Gondola. Out of the three cities, Catandica and Gondola do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Catandica was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Gondola peaked in 1976-1990.
To date, Manica is the 10th-most disconnected out of the 11 regions in Mozambique. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Mozambique, the street network in Manica has become more connected. Manica ranked 9th in 1975, 9th in 1976-1990, 7th in 1991-2005 and 10th in 2006-2020.