The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Anambra followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Anambra, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Onitsha, Awka and Enugu Umunze. Out of the three cities, Onitsha and Enugu Umunze do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Onitsha peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Enugu Umunze rose steadily.

How do development practices in Anambra fare in comparison to others in Nigeria? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Anambra was the 22nd-most disconnected out of the 37 regions in Nigeria. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Nigeria, street construction in Anambra has become more disconnected. Anambra ranked 28th in 1975, 31st in 1976-1990, 28th in 1991-2005 and 22nd in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Anambra is Onitsha with an SNDi of 4.05, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Enugu Umunze with an SNDi of 3.4, which is relatively sprawly. See trends for these cities: Enugu Umunze, Onitsha

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

To date, Anambra is the 23rd-most disconnected out of the 37 regions in Nigeria. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Nigeria, the street network in Anambra has become more disconnected. Anambra ranked 28th in 1975, 30th in 1976-1990, 30th in 1991-2005 and 23rd in 2006-2020.