Comparisons
Likouala vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Republic of the Congo: Lekoumou and Kouilou
Likouala in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Likouala followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Likouala, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Impfondo, Bétou and Dongou. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Impfondo peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bétou followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Dongou peaked in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Likouala fare in comparison to others in Republic of the Congo? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Likouala was the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 4 regions in Republic of the Congo. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Republic of the Congo, street construction in Likouala has become more disconnected. Likouala ranked 3rd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.
Likouala in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Likouala is Dongou with an SNDi of 2.87, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Bétou with an SNDi of 1.63, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Bétou, Dongou
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Likouala peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Likouala, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Impfondo, Bétou and Dongou. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Impfondo rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Bétou was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Dongou followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
To date, Likouala is the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 4 regions in Republic of the Congo. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Republic of the Congo, the street network in Likouala has become more disconnected. Likouala ranked 3rd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.