Comparisons
Limpopo vs. the other two most closely populated regions in South Africa: Northern Cape and North West
Limpopo in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Limpopo rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Limpopo, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Polokwane, Mokopane and Mankweng. Out of the three cities, Mokopane and Mankweng do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mokopane peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mankweng followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
Limpopo in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Limpopo is Thohoyandou with an SNDi of 3.19, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Mankweng with an SNDi of 2.21, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Mankweng, Thohoyandou
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Limpopo rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Limpopo, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Polokwane, Mokopane and Mankweng. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Limpopo follow the same region trend.