Comparisons
Fianarantsoa vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Madagascar: Toliary and Toamasina
Fianarantsoa in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Fianarantsoa followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Fianarantsoa, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Ambatolahy II, Manakara and Farafangana. Out of the three cities, Ambatolahy II and Manakara do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ambatolahy II peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Manakara peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Fianarantsoa fare in comparison to others in Madagascar? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Fianarantsoa was the 1st-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Madagascar. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Madagascar, street construction in Fianarantsoa has become more disconnected. Fianarantsoa ranked 5th in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.
Fianarantsoa in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Fianarantsoa is Ambatolahy II with an SNDi of 6.83, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Farafangana with an SNDi of 1.56, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Farafangana, Ambatolahy II
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Fianarantsoa peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Fianarantsoa, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Ambatolahy II, Manakara and Farafangana. Out of the three cities, Ambatolahy II and Manakara do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ambatolahy II rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Manakara rose steadily.
To date, Fianarantsoa is the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Madagascar. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Madagascar, the street network in Fianarantsoa has become more disconnected. Fianarantsoa ranked 5th in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.