Comparisons
Upper West vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Ghana: Savannah and Oti
Upper West in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Upper West followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Upper West, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Wa. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Wa peaked in 1991-2005.
Upper West in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Upper West is Wa with an SNDi of 2.1, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Wa with an SNDi of 2.1, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Wa, Wa
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Upper West rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Upper West, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Wa. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Upper West follow the same region trend.