Comparisons
Sila vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Chad: Mandoul and Barh el Ghazel
Sila in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Sila peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Sila, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Um Dukhan and Goz Beïda. Out of the two cities, Um Dukhan does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Um Dukhan followed a zig-zag trend.
Sila in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Sila is Um Dukhan with an SNDi of 7.6, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Goz Beïda with an SNDi of 3.4, which is relatively sprawly. See trends for these cities: Goz Beïda, Um Dukhan
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Sila peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Sila, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Um Dukhan and Goz Beïda. Out of the two cities, Um Dukhan does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Um Dukhan followed a zig-zag trend.