Comparisons
National Capital District vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Papua New Guinea: Chimbu and Southern Highlands
National Capital District in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in National Capital District rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in National Capital District, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Port Moresby. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Port Moresby peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in National Capital District fare in comparison to others in Papua New Guinea? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in National Capital District was the 6th-most disconnected out of the 9 regions in Papua New Guinea. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Papua New Guinea, street construction in National Capital District has become more connected. National Capital District ranked 2nd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.
National Capital District in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in National Capital District is Port Moresby with an SNDi of 5.54, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Port Moresby with an SNDi of 5.54, which is very sprawly. See trends for these cities: Port Moresby, Port Moresby
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in National Capital District rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in National Capital District, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Port Moresby. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in National Capital District follow the same region trend.
To date, National Capital District is the 1st-most disconnected out of the 9 regions in Papua New Guinea. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Papua New Guinea, the street network in National Capital District has become more disconnected. National Capital District ranked 2nd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.