Comparisons
Awdal vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Somalia: Bari and Shabeellaha Dhexe
Awdal in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Awdal rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Awdal, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Borama. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Borama followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in Awdal fare in comparison to others in Somalia? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Awdal was the 11th-most disconnected out of the 17 regions in Somalia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Somalia, street construction in Awdal has become more connected. Awdal ranked 3rd in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 7th in 1991-2005 and 11th in 2006-2020.
Awdal in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Awdal is Borama with an SNDi of 1.4, which is very well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Borama with an SNDi of 1.4, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Borama, Borama
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Awdal rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Awdal, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Borama. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Awdal follow the same region trend.
To date, Awdal is the 6th-most disconnected out of the 17 regions in Somalia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Somalia, the street network in Awdal has become more connected. Awdal ranked 3rd in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.