Comparisons
Gash Barka vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Eritrea: Anseba and Debub
Gash Barka in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Gash Barka rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Gash Barka, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Teseney and Barentu. Out of the two cities, Barentu does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Barentu was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
Gash Barka in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Gash Barka is Barentu with an SNDi of 3.47, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Teseney with an SNDi of 1.03, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Teseney, Barentu
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Gash Barka rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Gash Barka, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Teseney and Barentu. Out of the two cities, Barentu does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Barentu was at its lowest in 1976-1990.