Comparisons
Maritime vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Togo: Plateaux and Centre
Maritime in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Maritime followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Maritime, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Lomé, Tsévié and Akakopé. Out of the three cities, Tsévié and Akakopé do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tsévié rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Akakopé peaked in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Maritime fare in comparison to others in Togo? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Maritime was the 1st-most disconnected out of the 5 regions in Togo. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Togo, street construction in Maritime has become more disconnected. Maritime ranked 3rd in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.
Maritime in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Maritime is Adétikopé with an SNDi of 2.52, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Tabligbo with an SNDi of 1.96, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Tabligbo, Adétikopé
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Maritime followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Maritime, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Lomé, Tsévié and Akakopé. Out of the three cities, Tsévié and Akakopé do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Tsévié rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Akakopé peaked in 1976-1990.
To date, Maritime is the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 5 regions in Togo. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Togo, the street network in Maritime has become more disconnected. Maritime ranked 3rd in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.