Comparisons
Sulawesi Utara vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Indonesia: Aceh and Jambi
Sulawesi Utara in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Sulawesi Utara rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Sulawesi Utara, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Manado, Bitung and Kotamobagu. Out of the three cities, Bitung does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bitung followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
Sulawesi Utara in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Sulawesi Utara is Manado with an SNDi of 5.23, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Amurang with an SNDi of 3.26, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Amurang, Manado
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Sulawesi Utara rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Sulawesi Utara, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Manado, Bitung and Kotamobagu. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Sulawesi Utara follow the same region trend.