Comparisons
Debub vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Eritrea: Debubawi Keyih Bahri and Gash Barka
Debub in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Debub followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Debub, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Dekemhare. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Dekemhare peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Debub fare in comparison to others in Eritrea? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Debub was the 6th-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Eritrea. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Eritrea, street construction in Debub has become more connected. Debub ranked 5th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.
Debub in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Debub is Dekemhare with an SNDi of 1.66, which is very well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Dekemhare with an SNDi of 1.66, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Dekemhare, Dekemhare
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Debub rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Debub, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Dekemhare. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Debub follow the same region trend.
To date, Debub is the 6th-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Eritrea. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Eritrea, the street network in Debub has become more connected. Debub ranked 5th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.