Comparisons
Mubende vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Uganda: Mukono and Sironko
Mubende in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mubende was at its lowest in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Mubende, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Mubende and Mityana. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mubende rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mityana followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in Mubende fare in comparison to others in Uganda? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Mubende was the 8th-most disconnected out of the 20 regions in Uganda. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Uganda, street construction in Mubende has become more disconnected. Mubende ranked 13th in 1975, 10th in 1976-1990, 10th in 1991-2005 and 8th in 2006-2020.
Mubende in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Mubende is Mubende with an SNDi of 4.82, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Mityana with an SNDi of 3.26, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Mityana, Mubende
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mubende was at its lowest in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Mubende, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Mubende and Mityana. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mubende rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mityana followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
To date, Mubende is the 10th-most disconnected out of the 20 regions in Uganda. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Uganda, the street network in Mubende has become more disconnected. Mubende ranked 13th in 1975, 10th in 1976-1990, 10th in 1991-2005 and 10th in 2006-2020.