Comparisons
Copperbelt vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Zambia: Lusaka and Southern
Copperbelt in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Copperbelt rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Copperbelt, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Kitwe, Ndola and Chingola. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Copperbelt follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Copperbelt fare in comparison to others in Zambia? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Copperbelt was the 5th-most disconnected out of the 10 regions in Zambia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Copperbelt ranked 5th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.
Copperbelt in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Copperbelt is Kitwe with an SNDi of 3.04, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Kalulushi with an SNDi of 1.92, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Kalulushi, Kitwe
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Copperbelt rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Copperbelt, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Kitwe, Ndola and Chingola. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Copperbelt follow the same region trend.
To date, Copperbelt is the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 10 regions in Zambia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Zambia, the street network in Copperbelt has become more disconnected. Copperbelt ranked 5th in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.