Comparisons
Cross River vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Nigeria: Zamfara and Sokoto
Cross River in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Cross River rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Cross River, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Calabar, Ugep and Obudu. Out of the three cities, Calabar does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Calabar followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
Cross River in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Cross River is Calabar with an SNDi of 4.75, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Okuku Lepuole with an SNDi of 0.71, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Okuku Lepuole, Calabar
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Cross River rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Cross River, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Calabar, Ugep and Obudu. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Cross River follow the same region trend.