Comparisons
Luanda vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Angola: Benguela and Huila
Luanda in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Luanda fell steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Luanda, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Luanda, Baía and Panguila. Out of the three cities, Baía and Panguila do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Baía peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Panguila was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
Luanda in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Luanda is Zango V Centrality with an SNDi of 4.25, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Baía with an SNDi of 1.54, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Baía, Zango V Centrality
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Luanda fell steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Luanda, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Luanda, Baía and Panguila. Out of the three cities, Baía and Panguila do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Baía peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Panguila was at its lowest in 1976-1990.