Comparisons

2468<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of street additions
2468<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of entire street network
KwiluIturiTshopo

Kwilu vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Democratic Republic of the Congo: Ituri and Tshopo

Kwilu in context: Street-network sprawl of new development

The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kwilu peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Kwilu, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Kikwit, Bandundu and Idiofa. Out of the three cities, Kikwit does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kikwit followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.

Kwilu in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Kwilu is Kikwit with an SNDi of 3.39, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Gungu with an SNDi of 1.34, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Gungu, Kikwit

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kwilu rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Kwilu, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Kikwit, Bandundu and Idiofa. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Kwilu follow the same region trend.