Comparisons
Erongo vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Namibia: Kavango and Khomas
Erongo in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Erongo fell steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Erongo, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. Out of the two cities, Walvis Bay does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Walvis Bay was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
Erongo in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Erongo is Swakopmund with an SNDi of 2.65, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Walvis Bay with an SNDi of 2.44, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Walvis Bay, Swakopmund
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Erongo fell steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Erongo, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. Out of the two cities, Walvis Bay does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Walvis Bay was at its lowest in 1991-2005.