Comparisons
Mashonaland West vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Zimbabwe: Midlands and Mashonaland East
Mashonaland West in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mashonaland West rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Mashonaland West, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Chinhoyi, Kadoma and Norton. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Mashonaland West follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Mashonaland West fare in comparison to others in Zimbabwe? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Mashonaland West was the 4th-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in Zimbabwe. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Zimbabwe, street construction in Mashonaland West has become more connected. Mashonaland West ranked 3rd in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.
Mashonaland West in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Mashonaland West is Norton with an SNDi of 3.42, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Chegutu with an SNDi of 2.46, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Chegutu, Norton
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mashonaland West rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Mashonaland West, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Chinhoyi, Kadoma and Norton. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Mashonaland West follow the same region trend.
To date, Mashonaland West is the 4th-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in Zimbabwe. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Zimbabwe, the street network in Mashonaland West has become more connected. Mashonaland West ranked 3rd in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.