Comparisons
East Darfur vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Sudan: White Nile and North Kurdufan
East Darfur in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in East Darfur followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in East Darfur, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Ad Da'ein, Adiela and Khazan Gedid. Out of the three cities, Adiela and Khazan Gedid do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Adiela was at its lowest in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Khazan Gedid was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in East Darfur fare in comparison to others in Sudan? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in East Darfur was the 10th-most disconnected out of the 18 regions in Sudan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Sudan, street construction in East Darfur has become more connected. East Darfur ranked 2nd in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 10th in 2006-2020.
East Darfur in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in East Darfur is Adiela with an SNDi of 4.66, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Ad Da'ein with an SNDi of 1.07, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Ad Da'ein, Adiela
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in East Darfur followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in East Darfur, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Ad Da'ein, Adiela and Khazan Gedid. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ad Da'ein rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Adiela was at its lowest in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Khazan Gedid was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
To date, East Darfur is the 10th-most disconnected out of the 18 regions in Sudan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Sudan, the street network in East Darfur has become more connected. East Darfur ranked 2nd in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 10th in 2006-2020.