Comparisons
Haut-Katanga vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Democratic Republic of the Congo: Nord-Kivu and Kasai-Oriental
Haut-Katanga in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Haut-Katanga peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Haut-Katanga, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Lubumbashi, Likasi and Kasumbalesa. Out of the three cities, Likasi and Kasumbalesa do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Likasi rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kasumbalesa followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
Haut-Katanga in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Haut-Katanga is Mwadingusha with an SNDi of 5.15, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Kapolowe with an SNDi of 1.04, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Kapolowe, Mwadingusha
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Haut-Katanga peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Haut-Katanga, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Lubumbashi, Likasi and Kasumbalesa. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Lubumbashi rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Likasi rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kasumbalesa followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.