Comparisons
Isiolo vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Kenya: Kericho and Kwale
Isiolo in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Isiolo peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Isiolo, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Mado Gashi. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mado Gashi followed a zig-zag trend.
How do development practices in Isiolo fare in comparison to others in Kenya? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Isiolo was the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 26 regions in Kenya. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Kenya, street construction in Isiolo has become more connected. Isiolo ranked 2nd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.
Isiolo in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Isiolo is Mado Gashi with an SNDi of 3.2, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Mado Gashi with an SNDi of 3.2, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Mado Gashi, Mado Gashi
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Isiolo peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Isiolo, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Mado Gashi. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mado Gashi followed a zig-zag trend.
To date, Isiolo is the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 26 regions in Kenya. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Isiolo ranked 2nd in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.