Comparisons
Tabora vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Tanzania: Kilimanjaro and Dodoma
Tabora in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tabora rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Tabora, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Tabora, Nzega and Urambo. Out of the three cities, Urambo does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Urambo peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Tabora fare in comparison to others in Tanzania? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Tabora was the 6th-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 Tabora has become more connected. Tabora ranked 2nd in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.
Tabora in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Tabora is Nzega with an SNDi of 2.13, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Urambo with an SNDi of 1.95, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Urambo, Nzega
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Tabora rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Tabora, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Tabora, Nzega and Urambo. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Tabora follow the same region trend.
To date, Tabora is the 4th-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 Tabora has become more connected. Tabora ranked 2nd in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.