Comparisons
Mopti vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Mali: Kayes and Gao
Mopti in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mopti followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Mopti, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Sévaré, Mopti and Koro. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Sévaré was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mopti rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Koro was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Mopti fare in comparison to others in Mali? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Mopti was the 6th-most disconnected out of the 9 regions in Mali. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Mali, street construction in Mopti has become more disconnected. Mopti ranked 9th in 1975, 7th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.
Mopti in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Mopti is Mopti with an SNDi of 2.51, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Koro with an SNDi of 1.3, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Koro, Mopti
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mopti followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Mopti, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Sévaré, Mopti and Koro. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Sévaré was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mopti rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Koro was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
To date, Mopti is the 6th-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 Mopti has become more disconnected. Mopti ranked 9th in 1975, 8th in 1976-1990, 8th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.