Comparisons

3456<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of street additions
3456<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of entire street network
SokotoCross RiverZamfara

Sokoto vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Nigeria: Cross River and Zamfara

Sokoto in context: Street-network sprawl of new development

The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Sokoto peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Sokoto, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Sokoto, Amarawa and Wurno. Out of the three cities, Amarawa and Wurno do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Amarawa followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Wurno rose steadily.

Sokoto in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Sokoto is Sifawa with an SNDi of 3.77, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Magagindoke with an SNDi of 1.46, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Magagindoke, Sifawa

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Sokoto peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Sokoto, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Sokoto, Amarawa and Wurno. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Sokoto peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Amarawa rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Wurno was at its lowest in 1976-1990.