Comparisons
Gombe vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Nigeria: Plateau and Kebbi
Gombe in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Gombe followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Gombe, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Titi, KUNDULUN and Biliri. Out of the three cities, KUNDULUN and Biliri do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in KUNDULUN peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Biliri rose steadily.
How do development practices in Gombe fare in comparison to others in Nigeria? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Gombe was the 8th-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 Gombe has become more disconnected. Gombe ranked 9th in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 7th in 1991-2005 and 8th in 2006-2020.
Gombe in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Gombe is Titi with an SNDi of 3.92, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Bajoga with an SNDi of 0.95, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Bajoga, Titi
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Gombe rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Gombe, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Titi, KUNDULUN and Biliri. Out of the three cities, Titi and KUNDULUN do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Titi followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in KUNDULUN peaked in 1976-1990.
To date, Gombe is the 7th-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 Gombe has become more disconnected. Gombe ranked 9th in 1975, 10th in 1976-1990, 10th in 1991-2005 and 7th in 2006-2020.