Comparisons
Midlands vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Zimbabwe: Mashonaland West and Mashonaland East
Midlands in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Midlands rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Midlands, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Kwekwe, Gweru and Mkoba. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kwekwe peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Gweru peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mkoba peaked in 1991-2005.
Midlands in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Midlands is Zvishavane with an SNDi of 2.82, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Mkoba with an SNDi of 2.14, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Mkoba, Zvishavane
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Midlands rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Midlands, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Kwekwe, Gweru and Mkoba. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Midlands follow the same region trend.