Comparisons
Katavi vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Tanzania: Singida and Pwani
Katavi in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Katavi was at its lowest in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Katavi, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Mpanda. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mpanda rose steadily.
How do development practices in Katavi fare in comparison to others in Tanzania? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Katavi was the 12th-most disconnected out of the 25 regions in Tanzania. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Tanzania, street construction in Katavi has become more disconnected. Katavi ranked 22nd in 1975, 9th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 12th in 2006-2020.
Katavi in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Katavi is Mpanda with an SNDi of 2.11, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Mpanda with an SNDi of 2.11, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Mpanda, Mpanda
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Katavi was at its lowest in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Katavi, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Mpanda. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mpanda rose steadily.
To date, Katavi is the 12th-most disconnected out of the 25 regions in Tanzania. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Tanzania, the street network in Katavi has become more disconnected. Katavi ranked 22nd in 1975, 19th in 1976-1990, 14th in 1991-2005 and 12th in 2006-2020.