Comparisons
Moyen-Chari vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Chad: Wadi Fira and Guera
Moyen-Chari in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Moyen-Chari rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Moyen-Chari, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Sarh and Kyabé. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Sarh followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kyabé followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease.
How do development practices in Moyen-Chari fare in comparison to others in Chad? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Moyen-Chari was the 5th-most disconnected out of the 19 regions in Chad. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Chad, street construction in Moyen-Chari has become more connected. Moyen-Chari ranked 3rd in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 7th in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.
Moyen-Chari in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Moyen-Chari is Kyabé with an SNDi of 1.4, which is very well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Sarh with an SNDi of 1.29, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Sarh, Kyabé
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Moyen-Chari rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Moyen-Chari, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Sarh and Kyabé. Out of the two cities, Kyabé does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kyabé followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease.
To date, Moyen-Chari is the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 19 regions in Chad. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Moyen-Chari ranked 3rd in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.