Comparisons
Eastern vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Sierra Leone: Southern and Northern
Eastern in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Eastern followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Eastern, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Kenema, Koidu Town and Kailahun. Out of the three cities, Koidu Town and Kailahun do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Koidu Town rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kailahun rose steadily.
Eastern in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Eastern is Kailahun with an SNDi of 7.15, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Koidu Town with an SNDi of 3.24, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Koidu Town, Kailahun
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Eastern rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Eastern, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Kenema, Koidu Town and Kailahun. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Eastern follow the same region trend.