Comparisons
Plateaux vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Togo: Centre and Savanes
Plateaux in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Plateaux rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Plateaux, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Atakpamé, Kpalimé and Notsé. Out of the three cities, Atakpamé and Notsé do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Atakpamé fell steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Notsé was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Plateaux fare in comparison to others in Togo? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Plateaux was the 5th-most disconnected out of the 5 regions in Togo. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Plateaux ranked 5th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 5th in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.
Plateaux in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Plateaux is Anié with an SNDi of 7.83, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Kpalimé with an SNDi of 2.27, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Kpalimé, Anié
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Plateaux rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Plateaux, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Atakpamé, Kpalimé and Notsé. Out of the three cities, Atakpamé and Notsé do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Atakpamé fell steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Notsé was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
To date, Plateaux is the 5th-most disconnected out of the 5 regions in Togo. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Plateaux ranked 5th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 5th in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.