Comparisons
Zambezia vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Mozambique: Nampula and Sofala
Zambezia in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Zambezia followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Zambezia, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Quelimane, Mocuba and Milange. Out of the three cities, Mocuba does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mocuba rose steadily.
How do development practices in Zambezia fare in comparison to others in Mozambique? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Zambezia was the 8th-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 Zambezia has become more disconnected. Zambezia ranked 10th in 1975, 10th in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 8th in 2006-2020.
Zambezia in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Zambezia is Gurue with an SNDi of 5.14, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Morrumbala with an SNDi of 1.27, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Morrumbala, Gurue
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Zambezia followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Zambezia, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Quelimane, Mocuba and Milange. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Quelimane rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mocuba rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Milange rose steadily.
To date, Zambezia is the 9th-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 Zambezia has become more disconnected. Zambezia ranked 10th in 1975, 10th in 1976-1990, 8th in 1991-2005 and 9th in 2006-2020.