Comparisons
Garissa vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Kenya: Nakuru and Mandera
Garissa in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Garissa was at its lowest in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Garissa, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Garissa, Hagadera Refugee Camp and Dadaab. Out of the three cities, Garissa and Dadaab do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Garissa followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Dadaab rose steadily.
How do development practices in Garissa fare in comparison to others in Kenya? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Garissa was the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 26 regions in Kenya. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Kenya, street construction in Garissa has become more disconnected. Garissa ranked 6th in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.
Garissa in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Garissa is Dadaab with an SNDi of 7.8, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Ifo Refugee Camp with an SNDi of 1.49, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Ifo Refugee Camp, Dadaab
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Garissa fell steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Garissa, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Garissa, Hagadera Refugee Camp and Dadaab. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Garissa rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Hagadera Refugee Camp was at its lowest in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Dadaab rose steadily.
To date, Garissa is the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 26 regions in Kenya. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Kenya, the street network in Garissa has become more disconnected. Garissa ranked 6th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.