Comparisons
Federal Capital Territory vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Nigeria: Plateau and Gombe
Federal Capital Territory in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Federal Capital Territory rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Federal Capital Territory, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Abuja, Gwagwalada and Rubuchi. Out of the three cities, Gwagwalada and Rubuchi do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Gwagwalada peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Rubuchi followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
Federal Capital Territory in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Federal Capital Territory is Yangoji with an SNDi of 7.02, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Abaji with an SNDi of 3.31, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Abaji, Yangoji
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Federal Capital Territory rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Federal Capital Territory, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Abuja, Gwagwalada and Rubuchi. Out of the three cities, Rubuchi does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Rubuchi followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.