Comparisons
North-Western vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Zambia: Muchinga and Western
North-Western in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in North-Western followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in North-Western, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Solwezi and Mwinilunga. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Solwezi rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mwinilunga rose steadily.
North-Western in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in North-Western is Mwinilunga with an SNDi of 4.01, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Solwezi with an SNDi of 3.25, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Solwezi, Mwinilunga
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in North-Western rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in North-Western, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Solwezi and Mwinilunga. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in North-Western follow the same region trend.