Comparisons
Taraba vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Nigeria: Bayelsa and Nasarawa
Taraba in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Taraba followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Taraba, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Jalingo, Wukari and Zinna. Out of the three cities, Wukari does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Wukari rose steadily.
Taraba in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Taraba is Dogari Tiv with an SNDi of 4.08, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Wukari with an SNDi of 1.9, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Wukari, Dogari Tiv
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Taraba rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Taraba, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Jalingo, Wukari and Zinna. Out of the three cities, Zinna does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Zinna followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.