Comparisons
Northern Cape vs. the other two most closely populated regions in South Africa: Limpopo and North West
Northern Cape in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Northern Cape rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Northern Cape, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Kimberley and Upington. Out of the two cities, Upington does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Upington followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease.
Northern Cape in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Northern Cape is Upington with an SNDi of 2.99, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Kimberley with an SNDi of 2.57, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Kimberley, Upington
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Northern Cape rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Northern Cape, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Kimberley and Upington. Out of the two cities, Upington does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Upington peaked in 1976-1990.