The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Manica rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Manica, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Chimoio, Catandica and Gondola. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Chimoio followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Catandica was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Gondola followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Manica is Manica with an SNDi of 3.47, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Gondola with an SNDi of 2.51, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Gondola, Manica

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Manica rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Manica, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Chimoio, Catandica and Gondola. Out of the three cities, Catandica and Gondola do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Catandica was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Gondola peaked in 1976-1990.