Comparisons
Namibe vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Angola: Cuando Cubango and Cunene
Namibe in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Namibe rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Namibe, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Moçâmedes and Tômbua. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Moçâmedes followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tômbua followed a zig-zag trend.
Namibe in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Namibe is Tômbua with an SNDi of 1.77, which is very well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Moçâmedes with an SNDi of 1.15, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Moçâmedes, Tômbua
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Namibe was at its lowest in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Namibe, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Moçâmedes and Tômbua. Out of the two cities, Tômbua does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Tômbua rose steadily.