Shape of nine African cities of similar size (IMAGE)

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Shape of nine African cities of similar size

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The horizontal axis corresponds to the elongation of a city, and the vertical axis to its sprawl. Kaduna has the most compact urban form, contributing to having shorter commuting distances.

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