Comparisons

3.33.63.94.2<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of street additions
3.33.63.94.2<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of entire street network
HuilaBenguelaHuambo

Huila vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Angola: Benguela and Huambo

Huíla in context: Street-network sprawl of new development

The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Huíla followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Huíla, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Lubango, Matala and Caluquembe. Out of the three cities, Lubango does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Lubango peaked in 1991-2005.

Huíla in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Huíla is Lubango with an SNDi of 3.48, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Caluquembe with an SNDi of 1.49, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Caluquembe, Lubango

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Huíla was at its lowest in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Huíla, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Lubango, Matala and Caluquembe. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Lubango peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Matala fell steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Caluquembe followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease.