Comparisons
Kaffrine vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Senegal: Tambacounda and Fatick
Kaffrine in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kaffrine rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Kaffrine, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Kaffrine and Koungheul. Out of the two cities, Koungheul does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Koungheul followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in Kaffrine fare in comparison to others in Senegal? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Kaffrine was the 9th-most disconnected out of the 13 regions in Senegal. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Senegal, street construction in Kaffrine has become more connected. Kaffrine ranked 7th in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 10th in 1991-2005 and 9th in 2006-2020.
Kaffrine in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Kaffrine is Kaffrine with an SNDi of 2.45, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Koungheul with an SNDi of 1.23, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Koungheul, Kaffrine
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kaffrine rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Kaffrine, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Kaffrine and Koungheul. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Kaffrine follow the same region trend.
To date, Kaffrine is the 10th-most disconnected out of the 13 regions in Senegal. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Senegal, the street network in Kaffrine has become more connected. Kaffrine ranked 7th in 1975, 9th in 1976-1990, 8th in 1991-2005 and 10th in 2006-2020.