Comparisons

2.73.64.55.4<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of street additions
2.73.64.55.4<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of entire street network
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Enugu vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Nigeria: Kogi and Ekiti

Enugu in context: Street-network sprawl of new development

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

How do development practices in Enugu fare in comparison to others in Nigeria? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Enugu was the 31st-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 Enugu has become more disconnected. Enugu ranked 32nd in 1975, 30th in 1976-1990, 35th in 1991-2005 and 31st in 2006-2020.

Enugu in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Enugu is Agbani with an SNDi of 5.87, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Aku with an SNDi of 2.47, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Aku, Agbani

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

To date, Enugu is the 32nd-most disconnected out of the 37 regions in Nigeria. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Enugu ranked 32nd in 1975, 32nd in 1976-1990, 32nd in 1991-2005 and 32nd in 2006-2020.