The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Somali was at its lowest in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Somali, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Jijiga, Togechane and Kebri Dehar. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Jijiga rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Togechane peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kebri Dehar was at its lowest in 1976-1990.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Somali is Melka Chireti with an SNDi of 6.01, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Hartishek with an SNDi of 0.72, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Hartishek, Melka Chireti

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Somali was at its lowest in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Somali, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Jijiga, Togechane and Kebri Dehar. Out of the three cities, Jijiga and Togechane do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Jijiga rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Togechane peaked in 1976-1990.