Comparisons
Centre-Est vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Burkina Faso: Centre-Ouest and Cascades
Centre-Est in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Centre-Est followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Centre-Est, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Tenkodogo, Pouytenga and Koupéla. Out of the three cities, Pouytenga and Koupéla do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Pouytenga was at its lowest in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Koupéla peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Centre-Est fare in comparison to others in Burkina Faso? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Centre-Est was the 7th-most disconnected out of the 11 regions in Burkina Faso. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Burkina Faso, street construction in Centre-Est has become more disconnected. Centre-Est ranked 10th in 1975, 9th in 1976-1990, 9th in 1991-2005 and 7th in 2006-2020.
Centre-Est in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Centre-Est is Pouytenga with an SNDi of 2.54, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Tenkodogo with an SNDi of 1.62, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Tenkodogo, Pouytenga
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Centre-Est followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Centre-Est, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Tenkodogo, Pouytenga and Koupéla. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Tenkodogo rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Pouytenga was at its lowest in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Koupéla peaked in 1991-2005.
To date, Centre-Est is the 8th-most disconnected out of the 11 regions in Burkina Faso. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Burkina Faso, the street network in Centre-Est has become more disconnected. Centre-Est ranked 10th in 1975, 9th in 1976-1990, 9th in 1991-2005 and 8th in 2006-2020.