Comparisons
Assaba vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Mauritania: Hodh ech Chargui and Gorgol
Assaba in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Assaba followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Assaba, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Kiffa. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kiffa was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Assaba fare in comparison to others in Mauritania? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Assaba was the 4th-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Mauritania. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Mauritania, street construction in Assaba has become more connected. Assaba ranked 3rd in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 5th in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.
Assaba in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Assaba is Kiffa with an SNDi of 1.73, which is very well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Kiffa with an SNDi of 1.73, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Kiffa, Kiffa
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Assaba rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Assaba, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Kiffa. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kiffa was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
To date, Assaba is the 4th-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Mauritania. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Mauritania, the street network in Assaba has become more connected. Assaba ranked 3rd in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.