Comparisons
Luapula vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Zambia: Eastern and Northern
Luapula in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Luapula was at its lowest in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Luapula, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Mansa and Nchelenge. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mansa followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Nchelenge followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
Luapula in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Luapula is Mansa with an SNDi of 2.97, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Nchelenge with an SNDi of 2.69, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Nchelenge, Mansa
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Luapula was at its lowest in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Luapula, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Mansa and Nchelenge. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mansa rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Nchelenge rose steadily.