Comparisons
Mahajanga vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Madagascar: Toamasina and Toliary
Mahajanga in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mahajanga rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Mahajanga, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Mahajanga, Amparihimahitsy and Ankazomborona. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mahajanga followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Amparihimahitsy was at its lowest in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ankazomborona followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease.
How do development practices in Mahajanga fare in comparison to others in Madagascar? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Mahajanga was the 4th-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Madagascar. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Madagascar, street construction in Mahajanga has become more connected. Mahajanga ranked 1st in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.
Mahajanga in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Mahajanga is Ankazomborona with an SNDi of 6.15, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Mahajanga with an SNDi of 1.94, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Mahajanga, Ankazomborona
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mahajanga rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Mahajanga, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Mahajanga, Amparihimahitsy and Ankazomborona. Out of the three cities, Amparihimahitsy and Ankazomborona do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Amparihimahitsy peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ankazomborona followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease.
To date, Mahajanga is the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Madagascar. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Madagascar, the street network in Mahajanga has become more connected. Mahajanga ranked 1st in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.