Comparisons
Zou vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Benin: Borgou and Plateau
Zou in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Zou peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Zou, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Bohicon, Tindji and Covè. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bohicon rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tindji peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Covè rose steadily.
Zou in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Zou is Tindji with an SNDi of 2.6, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Covè with an SNDi of 1.71, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Covè, Tindji
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Zou rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Zou, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Bohicon, Tindji and Covè. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Zou follow the same region trend.