Comparisons
Ouest vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Cameroon: Nord-Ouest and Sud-Ouest
Ouest in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ouest followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Ouest, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Bafoussam, Foumban and Mbouda. Out of the three cities, Foumban does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Foumban peaked in 1991-2005.
Ouest in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Ouest is Dschang with an SNDi of 4.04, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Mbouda with an SNDi of 2.89, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Mbouda, Dschang
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ouest rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Ouest, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Bafoussam, Foumban and Mbouda. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Ouest follow the same region trend.