Comparisons
Toamasina vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Madagascar: Toliary and Mahajanga
Toamasina in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Toamasina rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Toamasina, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Antsiramandroso, Antetezambaro and Toamasina. Out of the three cities, Antsiramandroso and Antetezambaro do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Antsiramandroso followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Antetezambaro peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Toamasina fare in comparison to others in Madagascar? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Toamasina was the 6th-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 Toamasina has become more connected. Toamasina ranked 3rd in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.
Toamasina in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Toamasina is Antetezambaro with an SNDi of 14.16, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Toamasina with an SNDi of 2.31, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Toamasina, Antetezambaro
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Toamasina rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Toamasina, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Antsiramandroso, Antetezambaro and Toamasina. Out of the three cities, Antsiramandroso and Antetezambaro do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Antsiramandroso peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Antetezambaro peaked in 1991-2005.
To date, Toamasina is 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, the street network in Toamasina has become more connected. Toamasina ranked 3rd in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.