Comparisons
Akwa Ibom vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Nigeria: Osun and Kaduna
Akwa Ibom in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Akwa Ibom rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Akwa Ibom, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Uyo, Oron and Ikot Ekpene. Out of the three cities, Oron does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Oron followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
Akwa Ibom in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Akwa Ibom is Kwa Ibo with an SNDi of 9.89, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Okopedi with an SNDi of 2.49, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Okopedi, Kwa Ibo
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Akwa Ibom rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Akwa Ibom, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Uyo, Oron and Ikot Ekpene. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Akwa Ibom follow the same region trend.