Comparisons
Mwanza vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Tanzania: Mjini Magharibi and Arusha
Mwanza in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mwanza was at its lowest in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Mwanza, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Mwanza, Sengerema and Nansio. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mwanza peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Sengerema followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Nansio peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Mwanza fare in comparison to others in Tanzania? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Mwanza was the 18th-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 Mwanza has become more disconnected. Mwanza ranked 21st in 1975, 21st in 1976-1990, 20th in 1991-2005 and 18th in 2006-2020.
Mwanza in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Mwanza is Mwanza with an SNDi of 4.58, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Sengerema with an SNDi of 2.13, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Sengerema, Mwanza
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mwanza was at its lowest in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Mwanza, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Mwanza, Sengerema and Nansio. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mwanza rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Sengerema followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Nansio rose steadily.
To date, Mwanza is the 21st-most disconnected out of the 25 regions in Tanzania. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Mwanza ranked 21st in 1975, 21st in 1976-1990, 21st in 1991-2005 and 21st in 2006-2020.