Comparisons
Central vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Zambia: Southern and Northern
Central in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Central rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Central, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Kabwe, Kapiri Mposhi and Mumbwa. Out of the three cities, Kapiri Mposhi does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kapiri Mposhi followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
Central in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Central is Kapiri Mposhi with an SNDi of 2.84, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Mumbwa with an SNDi of 2.33, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Mumbwa, Kapiri Mposhi
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Central rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Central, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Kabwe, Kapiri Mposhi and Mumbwa. Out of the three cities, Kapiri Mposhi does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kapiri Mposhi followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.