Comparisons
Gambela Peoples vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Ethiopia: Benshangul-Gumaz and Harari People
Gambela Peoples in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Gambela Peoples followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Gambela Peoples, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Gambela and Meti Chafi / Tilk u Meti. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Gambela Peoples follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Gambela Peoples fare in comparison to others in Ethiopia? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Gambela Peoples was the 10th-most disconnected out of the 10 regions in Ethiopia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Gambela Peoples ranked 10th in 1975, 10th in 1976-1990, 10th in 1991-2005 and 10th in 2006-2020.
Gambela Peoples in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Gambela Peoples is Gambela with an SNDi of 4.59, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Meti Chafi / Tilk u Meti with an SNDi of 2.66, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Meti Chafi / Tilk u Meti, Gambela
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Gambela Peoples followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Gambela Peoples, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Gambela and Meti Chafi / Tilk u Meti. Out of the two cities, Gambela does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Gambela rose steadily.
To date, Gambela Peoples is the 10th-most disconnected out of the 10 regions in Ethiopia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Gambela Peoples ranked 10th in 1975, 10th in 1976-1990, 10th in 1991-2005 and 10th in 2006-2020.