Comparisons
Copperbelt vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Zambia: Lusaka and Southern
Copperbelt in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Copperbelt rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Copperbelt, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Kitwe, Ndola and Chingola. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Copperbelt follow the same region trend.
Copperbelt in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Copperbelt is Kitwe with an SNDi of 3.04, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Kalulushi with an SNDi of 1.92, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Kalulushi, Kitwe
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Copperbelt rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Copperbelt, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Kitwe, Ndola and Chingola. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Copperbelt follow the same region trend.