The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Adamawa followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Adamawa, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Yola, Mubi and Sangasumi. Out of the three cities, Mubi and Sangasumi do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mubi rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Sangasumi rose steadily.

How do development practices in Adamawa fare in comparison to others in Nigeria? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Adamawa was the 10th-most disconnected out of the 37 regions in Nigeria. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Nigeria, street construction in Adamawa has become more connected. Adamawa ranked 7th in 1975, 8th in 1976-1990, 9th in 1991-2005 and 10th in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Adamawa is Song with an SNDi of 3.37, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Maya Belwa with an SNDi of 1.43, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Maya Belwa, Song

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Adamawa rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Adamawa, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Yola, Mubi and Sangasumi. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Adamawa follow the same region trend.

To date, Adamawa is the 8th-most disconnected out of the 37 regions in Nigeria. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Nigeria, the street network in Adamawa has become more connected. Adamawa ranked 7th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 7th in 1991-2005 and 8th in 2006-2020.