The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Jigawa peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Jigawa, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Hadejia, Dutse and kazaure. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Hadejia peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Dutse fell steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in kazaure followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.

How do development practices in Jigawa fare in comparison to others in Nigeria? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Jigawa was the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 37 regions in Nigeria. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Jigawa ranked 2nd in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Jigawa is Malummaduri with an SNDi of 5.02, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Jahun with an SNDi of 1.28, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Jahun, Malummaduri

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Jigawa rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Jigawa, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Hadejia, Dutse and kazaure. Out of the three cities, Hadejia and Dutse do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Hadejia peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Dutse fell steadily.

To date, Jigawa is the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 37 regions in Nigeria. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Jigawa ranked 2nd in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.