Comparisons
Eastern Equatoria vs. the other two most closely populated regions in South Sudan: Central Equatoria and Upper Nile
Eastern Equatoria in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Eastern Equatoria followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Eastern Equatoria, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Nimule, Torit and Riwoto. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Nimule was at its lowest in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Torit was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Riwoto followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease.
How do development practices in Eastern Equatoria fare in comparison to others in South Sudan? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Eastern Equatoria was the 5th-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in South Sudan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Eastern Equatoria ranked 5th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.
Eastern Equatoria in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Eastern Equatoria is Magwi with an SNDi of 6.05, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Ikotos with an SNDi of 1.55, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Ikotos, Magwi
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Eastern Equatoria followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Eastern Equatoria, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Nimule, Torit and Riwoto. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Nimule was at its lowest in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Torit was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Riwoto fell steadily.
To date, Eastern Equatoria is the 4th-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in South Sudan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in South Sudan, the street network in Eastern Equatoria has become more disconnected. Eastern Equatoria ranked 5th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 5th in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.