Comparisons
Shabeellaha Dhexe vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Somalia: Bari and Awdal
Shabeellaha Dhexe in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Shabeellaha Dhexe followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Shabeellaha Dhexe, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Jowhar and Balcad. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Jowhar rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Balcad was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Shabeellaha Dhexe fare in comparison to others in Somalia? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Shabeellaha Dhexe was the 5th-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 Shabeellaha Dhexe has become more connected. Shabeellaha Dhexe ranked 2nd in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.
Shabeellaha Dhexe in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Shabeellaha Dhexe is Balcad with an SNDi of 1.25, which is very well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Jowhar with an SNDi of 1.01, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Jowhar, Balcad
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Shabeellaha Dhexe rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Shabeellaha Dhexe, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Jowhar and Balcad. Out of the two cities, Balcad does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Balcad was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
To date, Shabeellaha Dhexe is the 1st-most disconnected out of the 17 regions in Somalia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Somalia, the street network in Shabeellaha Dhexe has become more disconnected. Shabeellaha Dhexe ranked 2nd in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.