Comparisons
Kigoma vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Tanzania: Mbeya and Morogoro
Kigoma in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kigoma followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Kigoma, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Kigoma, Kasulu and Mumigunga. Out of the three cities, Kigoma and Mumigunga do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kigoma rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mumigunga was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Kigoma fare in comparison to others in Tanzania? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Kigoma was the 24th-most disconnected out of the 25 regions in Tanzania. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Tanzania, street construction in Kigoma has become more connected. Kigoma ranked 14th in 1975, 13th in 1976-1990, 9th in 1991-2005 and 24th in 2006-2020.
Kigoma in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Kigoma is Mumigunga with an SNDi of 2.27, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Kasulu with an SNDi of 1.79, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Kasulu, Mumigunga
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kigoma followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Kigoma, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Kigoma, Kasulu and Mumigunga. Out of the three cities, Kigoma and Mumigunga do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kigoma rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mumigunga was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
To date, Kigoma is the 20th-most disconnected out of the 25 regions in Tanzania. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Tanzania, the street network in Kigoma has become more connected. Kigoma ranked 14th in 1975, 13th in 1976-1990, 12th in 1991-2005 and 20th in 2006-2020.