Comparisons
Somali vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Ethiopia: Tigray and Dire Dawa
Somali in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Somali was at its lowest in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Somali, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Jijiga, Togechane and Kebri Dehar. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Jijiga rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Togechane peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kebri Dehar was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Somali fare in comparison to others in Ethiopia? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Somali was the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 10 regions in Ethiopia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Ethiopia, street construction in Somali has become more disconnected. Somali ranked 6th in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.
Somali in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Somali is Melka Chireti with an SNDi of 6.01, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Hartishek with an SNDi of 0.72, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Hartishek, Melka Chireti
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Somali was at its lowest in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Somali, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Jijiga, Togechane and Kebri Dehar. Out of the three cities, Jijiga and Togechane do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Jijiga rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Togechane peaked in 1976-1990.
To date, Somali is the 8th-most disconnected out of the 10 regions in Ethiopia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Ethiopia, the street network in Somali has become more connected. Somali ranked 6th in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 8th in 2006-2020.