Comparisons
Cascades vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Burkina Faso: Nord and Est
Cascades in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Cascades followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Cascades, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Banfora and Niangoloko. Out of the two cities, Niangoloko does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Niangoloko rose steadily.
Cascades in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Cascades is Banfora with an SNDi of 1.6, which is very well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Niangoloko with an SNDi of 1.12, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Niangoloko, Banfora
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Cascades followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Cascades, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Banfora and Niangoloko. Out of the two cities, Niangoloko does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Niangoloko rose steadily.