Comparisons
Zamfara vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Nigeria: Cross River and Sokoto
Zamfara in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Zamfara peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Zamfara, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Gusau, Kaura-Namoda and Mafara. Out of the three cities, Gusau and Mafara do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Gusau peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mafara peaked in 1991-2005.
Zamfara in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Zamfara is Zurmi with an SNDi of 6.57, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Chafe with an SNDi of 0.96, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Chafe, Zurmi
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Zamfara peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Zamfara, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Gusau, Kaura-Namoda and Mafara. Out of the three cities, Gusau and Mafara do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Gusau rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mafara rose steadily.