Comparisons
Diourbel vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Senegal: Thies and Kaolack
Diourbel in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Diourbel followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Diourbel, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Touba, Diourbel and Bambey. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Touba rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Diourbel rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bambey rose steadily.
How do development practices in Diourbel fare in comparison to others in Senegal? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Diourbel was the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 13 regions in Senegal. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Senegal, street construction in Diourbel has become more disconnected. Diourbel ranked 4th in 1975, 8th in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.
Diourbel in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Diourbel is Bambey with an SNDi of 2.48, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Diourbel with an SNDi of 1.23, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Diourbel, Bambey
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Diourbel followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Diourbel, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Touba, Diourbel and Bambey. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Touba rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Diourbel rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Bambey rose steadily.
To date, Diourbel is the 4th-most disconnected out of the 13 regions in Senegal. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Diourbel ranked 4th in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 5th in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.