Comparisons
Sikasso vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Mali: Koulikoro and Segou
Sikasso in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Sikasso rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Sikasso, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Sikasso, Koutiala and Bougouni. Out of the three cities, Koutiala does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Koutiala followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
Sikasso in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Sikasso is Kadiolo with an SNDi of 2.67, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Bougouni with an SNDi of 1.53, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Bougouni, Kadiolo
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Sikasso rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Sikasso, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Sikasso, Koutiala and Bougouni. Out of the three cities, Koutiala does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Koutiala followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.