Comparisons
Tete vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Mozambique: Cabo Delgado and Nassa
Tete in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tete peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Tete, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Tete, Moatize and Zóbue. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tete was at its lowest in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Moatize followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Zóbue was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Tete fare in comparison to others in Mozambique? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Tete was the 6th-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 Tete has become more disconnected. Tete ranked 8th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 10th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.
Tete in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Tete is Tete with an SNDi of 2.68, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Zóbue with an SNDi of 1.56, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Zóbue, Tete
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Tete rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Tete, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Tete, Moatize and Zóbue. Out of the three cities, Tete and Zóbue do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Tete was at its lowest in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Zóbue was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
To date, Tete is the 7th-most disconnected out of the 11 regions in Mozambique. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Mozambique, the street network in Tete has become more disconnected. Tete ranked 8th in 1975, 8th in 1976-1990, 10th in 1991-2005 and 7th in 2006-2020.