Comparisons
Logone Oriental vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Chad: Batha and Logone Occidental
Logone Oriental in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Logone Oriental peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Logone Oriental, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Doba, Bebedjia and Goré. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Doba peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bebedjia peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Goré rose steadily.
How do development practices in Logone Oriental fare in comparison to others in Chad? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Logone Oriental was the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 19 regions in Chad. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Chad, street construction in Logone Oriental has become more disconnected. Logone Oriental ranked 7th in 1975, 11th in 1976-1990, 8th in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.
Logone Oriental in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Logone Oriental is Doba with an SNDi of 2.34, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Bebedjia with an SNDi of 1.51, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Bebedjia, Doba
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Logone Oriental rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Logone Oriental, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Doba, Bebedjia and Goré. Out of the three cities, Doba does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Doba peaked in 1991-2005.
To date, Logone Oriental is the 5th-most disconnected out of the 19 regions in Chad. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Chad, the street network in Logone Oriental has become more disconnected. Logone Oriental ranked 7th in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.