Comparisons
Gauteng vs. the other two most closely populated regions in South Africa: Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal
Gauteng in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Gauteng peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Gauteng, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Johannesburg, Pretoria and Soshanguve. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Gauteng follow the same region trend.
Gauteng in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Gauteng is Centurion with an SNDi of 6.63, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Mohlakeng with an SNDi of 2.61, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Mohlakeng, Centurion
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Gauteng rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Gauteng, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Johannesburg, Pretoria and Soshanguve. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Gauteng follow the same region trend.