Comparisons
Maluku Utara vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Indonesia: Sulawesi Barat and Papua Barat
Maluku Utara in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Maluku Utara peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Maluku Utara, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Ternate, Tobelo and Labuha. Out of the three cities, Ternate does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ternate rose steadily.
Maluku Utara in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Maluku Utara is Ternate with an SNDi of 4.77, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Labuha with an SNDi of 2.49, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Labuha, Ternate
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Maluku Utara rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Maluku Utara, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Ternate, Tobelo and Labuha. Out of the three cities, Tobelo does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Tobelo peaked in 1991-2005.