Comparisons

1.82.73.64.5<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of street additions
1.82.73.64.5<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of entire street network
OromiaAmharaSouthern Nations, Nationalities

Oromia vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Ethiopia: Amhara and Southern Nations, Nationalities

Oromia in context: Street-network sprawl of new development

The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Oromia followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Oromia, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Adama, Shashamane and Bishoftu. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Oromia follow the same region trend.

Oromia in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Oromia is Karamile with an SNDi of 7.12, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Dodolla with an SNDi of 1.16, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Dodolla, Karamile

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Oromia rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Oromia, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Adama, Shashamane and Bishoftu. Out of the three cities, Shashamane and Bishoftu do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Shashamane followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Bishoftu peaked in 1976-1990.