Comparisons
Manicaland vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Zimbabwe: Masvingo and Mashonaland East
Manicaland in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Manicaland rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Manicaland, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Mutare. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mutare peaked in 1991-2005.
Manicaland in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Manicaland is Mutare with an SNDi of 4.05, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Mutare with an SNDi of 4.05, which is sprawly. See trends for these cities: Mutare, Mutare
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Manicaland rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Manicaland, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Mutare. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mutare peaked in 1991-2005.