Comparisons
Tigray vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Ethiopia: Somali and Dire Dawa
Tigray in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tigray followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Tigray, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Mek'elē, Quiha and Adigrat. Out of the three cities, Quiha and Adigrat do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Quiha rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Adigrat rose steadily.
Tigray in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Tigray is Korem with an SNDi of 4.04, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Sheraro with an SNDi of 1.19, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Sheraro, Korem
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Tigray rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Tigray, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Mek'elē, Quiha and Adigrat. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Tigray follow the same region trend.