Comparisons
Kilifi vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Kenya: Machakos and Kajiado
Kilifi in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kilifi rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Kilifi, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Malindi and Jumba la Mtwana. Out of the two cities, Jumba la Mtwana does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Jumba la Mtwana was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
Kilifi in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Kilifi is Jumba la Mtwana with an SNDi of 4.62, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Malindi with an SNDi of 2.44, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Malindi, Jumba la Mtwana
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kilifi rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Kilifi, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Malindi and Jumba la Mtwana. Out of the two cities, Jumba la Mtwana does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Jumba la Mtwana was at its lowest in 1976-1990.