Comparisons
Muchinga vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Zambia: North-Western and Western
Muchinga in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Muchinga rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Muchinga, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Nakonde and Mpika. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Nakonde followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mpika followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
Muchinga in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Muchinga is Mpika with an SNDi of 2.24, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Nakonde with an SNDi of 1.95, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Nakonde, Mpika
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Muchinga rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Muchinga, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Nakonde and Mpika. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Muchinga follow the same region trend.