Comparisons

2345<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of street additions
2345<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of entire street network
ZambeziaNampulaSofala

Zambezia vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Mozambique: Nampula and Sofala

Zambezia in context: Street-network sprawl of new development

The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Zambezia followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Zambezia, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Quelimane, Mocuba and Milange. Out of the three cities, Mocuba does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mocuba rose steadily.

Zambezia in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Zambezia is Gurue with an SNDi of 5.14, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Morrumbala with an SNDi of 1.27, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Morrumbala, Gurue

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Zambezia followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Zambezia, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Quelimane, Mocuba and Milange. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Quelimane rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mocuba rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Milange rose steadily.