Comparisons
Lomami vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Democratic Republic of the Congo: Lualaba and Ituri
Lomami in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Lomami rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Lomami, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Ngandajika, Mwene-Ditu and Kabinda. Out of the three cities, Ngandajika and Kabinda do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ngandajika peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kabinda was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
Lomami in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Lomami is Lubao with an SNDi of 5.5, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Bena Muganda with an SNDi of 0.22, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Bena Muganda, Lubao
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Lomami rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Lomami, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Ngandajika, Mwene-Ditu and Kabinda. Out of the three cities, Kabinda does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kabinda was at its lowest in 1976-1990.