Comparisons
Southern Highlands vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Papua New Guinea: Chimbu and Morobe
Southern Highlands in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Southern Highlands peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Southern Highlands, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Mendi. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mendi followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
Southern Highlands in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Southern Highlands is Mendi with an SNDi of 5.55, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Mendi with an SNDi of 5.55, which is very sprawly. See trends for these cities: Mendi, Mendi
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Southern Highlands rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Southern Highlands, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Mendi. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Southern Highlands follow the same region trend.