Comparisons
Erongo vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Namibia: Kavango and Khomas
Erongo in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Erongo fell steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Erongo, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. Out of the two cities, Walvis Bay does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Walvis Bay was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Erongo fare in comparison to others in Namibia? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Erongo was the 1st-most disconnected out of the 3 regions in Namibia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Namibia, street construction in Erongo has become more disconnected. Erongo ranked 3rd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.
Erongo in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Erongo is Swakopmund with an SNDi of 2.65, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Walvis Bay with an SNDi of 2.44, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Walvis Bay, Swakopmund
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Erongo fell steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Erongo, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. Out of the two cities, Walvis Bay does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Walvis Bay was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
To date, Erongo is the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 3 regions in Namibia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Namibia, the street network in Erongo has become more disconnected. Erongo ranked 3rd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.