Comparisons
Free State vs. the other two most closely populated regions in South Africa: Mpumalanga and North West
Free State in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Free State peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Free State, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Bloemfontein, Phuthaditjhaba and Welkom. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bloemfontein peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Phuthaditjhaba followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Welkom peaked in 1991-2005.
Free State in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Free State is Phuthaditjhaba with an SNDi of 3.68, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Kroonstad with an SNDi of 2.06, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Kroonstad, Phuthaditjhaba
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Free State rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Free State, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Bloemfontein, Phuthaditjhaba and Welkom. Out of the three cities, Bloemfontein and Phuthaditjhaba do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Bloemfontein peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Phuthaditjhaba peaked in 1976-1990.