Comparisons
Katsina vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Nigeria: Niger and Enugu
Katsina in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Katsina rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Katsina, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Katsina, Daura and Funtua. Out of the three cities, Funtua does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Funtua followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
Katsina in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Katsina is Djibia with an SNDi of 2.57, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Charanchi with an SNDi of 0.75, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Charanchi, Djibia
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Katsina rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Katsina, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Katsina, Daura and Funtua. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Katsina follow the same region trend.