Comparisons
Sokoto vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Nigeria: Cross River and Zamfara
Sokoto in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Sokoto peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Sokoto, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Sokoto, Amarawa and Wurno. Out of the three cities, Amarawa and Wurno do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Amarawa followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Wurno rose steadily.
How do development practices in Sokoto fare in comparison to others in Nigeria? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Sokoto was the 3rd-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 Sokoto has become more disconnected. Sokoto ranked 8th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.
Sokoto in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Sokoto is Sifawa with an SNDi of 3.77, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Magagindoke with an SNDi of 1.46, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Magagindoke, Sifawa
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Sokoto peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Sokoto, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Sokoto, Amarawa and Wurno. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Sokoto peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Amarawa rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Wurno was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
To date, Sokoto is the 5th-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 Sokoto has become more disconnected. Sokoto ranked 8th in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 5th in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.