Comparisons
Ituri vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Democratic Republic of the Congo: Lualaba and Kwilu
Ituri in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ituri was at its lowest in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Ituri, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Bunia, Mongbwalu and Mahagi. Out of the three cities, Bunia and Mahagi do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bunia rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mahagi was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
Ituri in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Ituri is Lingi with an SNDi of 13.49, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Aru with an SNDi of 2.53, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Aru, Lingi
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ituri was at its lowest in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Ituri, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Bunia, Mongbwalu and Mahagi. Out of the three cities, Bunia and Mongbwalu do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Bunia rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mongbwalu was at its lowest in 1976-1990.