Comparisons
North Kurdufan vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Sudan: White Nile and East Darfur
North Kurdufan in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in North Kurdufan was at its lowest in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in North Kurdufan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Al-Ubayyid, Umm Ruwaba and Al Rahad. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al-Ubayyid followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Umm Ruwaba followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al Rahad followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in North Kurdufan fare in comparison to others in Sudan? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in North Kurdufan was the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 18 regions in Sudan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Sudan, street construction in North Kurdufan has become more disconnected. North Kurdufan ranked 14th in 1975, 10th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.
North Kurdufan in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in North Kurdufan is Al Rahad with an SNDi of 2.08, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Al-Ubayyid with an SNDi of 1.49, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Al-Ubayyid, Al Rahad
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in North Kurdufan fell steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in North Kurdufan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Al-Ubayyid, Umm Ruwaba and Al Rahad. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al-Ubayyid rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Umm Ruwaba rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al Rahad rose steadily.
To date, North Kurdufan is the 6th-most disconnected out of the 18 regions in Sudan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Sudan, the street network in North Kurdufan has become more disconnected. North Kurdufan ranked 14th in 1975, 12th in 1976-1990, 11th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.