Comparisons
Koulikoro vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Mali: Segou and Kayes
Koulikoro in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Koulikoro followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Koulikoro, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Sénou, Kati and Fana. Out of the three cities, Kati and Fana do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kati rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Fana rose steadily.
How do development practices in Koulikoro fare in comparison to others in Mali? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Koulikoro was the 8th-most disconnected out of the 9 regions in Mali. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Koulikoro ranked 8th in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 7th in 1991-2005 and 8th in 2006-2020.
Koulikoro in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Koulikoro is Koulikoro with an SNDi of 3.45, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Fana with an SNDi of 1.35, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Fana, Koulikoro
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Koulikoro rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Koulikoro, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Sénou, Kati and Fana. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Koulikoro follow the same region trend.
To date, Koulikoro is the 7th-most disconnected out of the 9 regions in Mali. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Mali, the street network in Koulikoro has become more disconnected. Koulikoro ranked 8th in 1975, 7th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 7th in 2006-2020.