Comparisons
Njombe vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Tanzania: Simiyu and Katavi
Njombe in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Njombe rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Njombe, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Makambako. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Makambako followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in Njombe fare in comparison to others in Tanzania? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Njombe was 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, street construction in Njombe has become more connected. Njombe ranked 16th in 1975, 20th in 1976-1990, 17th in 1991-2005 and 20th in 2006-2020.
Njombe in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Njombe is Makambako with an SNDi of 5.05, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Makambako with an SNDi of 5.05, which is very sprawly. See trends for these cities: Makambako, Makambako
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Njombe rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Njombe, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Makambako. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Njombe follow the same region trend.
To date, Njombe is the 19th-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 Njombe has become more connected. Njombe ranked 16th in 1975, 17th in 1976-1990, 19th in 1991-2005 and 19th in 2006-2020.