Comparisons
Setif vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Algeria: Batna and Boumerdes
Sétif in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Sétif followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Sétif, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Setif, El Eulma and Ain Oulmane. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Sétif follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Sétif fare in comparison to others in Algeria? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Sétif was the 26th-most disconnected out of the 45 regions in Algeria. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Algeria, street construction in Sétif has become more disconnected. Sétif ranked 28th in 1975, 28th in 1976-1990, 22nd in 1991-2005 and 26th in 2006-2020.
Sétif in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Sétif is Setif with an SNDi of 2.44, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is El Eulma with an SNDi of 1.86, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: El Eulma, Setif
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Sétif peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Sétif, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Setif, El Eulma and Ain Oulmane. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Setif rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in El Eulma followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ain Oulmane rose steadily.
To date, Sétif is the 27th-most disconnected out of the 45 regions in Algeria. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Algeria, the street network in Sétif has become more disconnected. Sétif ranked 28th in 1975, 28th in 1976-1990, 27th in 1991-2005 and 27th in 2006-2020.