Comparisons
Maluku vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Indonesia: Bengkulu and Sulawesi Tengah
Maluku in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Maluku peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Maluku, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Ambon, Masohi and Tual. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ambon followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Masohi rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tual rose steadily.
Maluku in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Maluku is Ambon with an SNDi of 6.97, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Masohi with an SNDi of 2.39, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Masohi, Ambon
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Maluku rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Maluku, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Ambon, Masohi and Tual. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Maluku follow the same region trend.