Comparisons
Simiyu vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Tanzania: Njombe and Katavi
Simiyu in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Simiyu was at its lowest in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Simiyu, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Bariadi. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bariadi was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Simiyu fare in comparison to others in Tanzania? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Simiyu was the 11th-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 Simiyu has become more disconnected. Simiyu ranked 17th in 1975, 11th in 1976-1990, 5th in 1991-2005 and 11th in 2006-2020.
Simiyu in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Simiyu is Bariadi with an SNDi of 1.92, which is very well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Bariadi with an SNDi of 1.92, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Bariadi, Bariadi
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Simiyu was at its lowest in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Simiyu, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Bariadi. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Simiyu follow the same region trend.
To date, Simiyu is the 13th-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 Simiyu has become more disconnected. Simiyu ranked 17th in 1975, 15th in 1976-1990, 10th in 1991-2005 and 13th in 2006-2020.