Comparisons
Bauchi vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Nigeria: Benue and Kwara
Bauchi in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bauchi rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Bauchi, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Bauchi, Azare and Ningi. Out of the three cities, Azare does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Azare followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
Bauchi in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Bauchi is Tafawa-Balewa with an SNDi of 8.79, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Gamawa with an SNDi of 1.39, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Gamawa, Tafawa-Balewa
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Bauchi rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Bauchi, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Bauchi, Azare and Ningi. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Bauchi follow the same region trend.