Comparisons
Nord-Kivu vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Democratic Republic of the Congo: Haut-Katanga and Kasai-Oriental
Nord-Kivu in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Nord-Kivu followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Nord-Kivu, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Beni, Goma and Butembo. Out of the three cities, Butembo does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Butembo rose steadily.
Nord-Kivu in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Nord-Kivu is Ngungu Centre with an SNDi of 8.55, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Butembo with an SNDi of 1.59, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Butembo, Ngungu Centre
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Nord-Kivu rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Nord-Kivu, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Beni, Goma and Butembo. Out of the three cities, Goma does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Goma followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.