Comparisons
Bay vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Somalia: Togdheer and Jubbada Hoose
Bay in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bay followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Bay, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Baidoa, Buurhakaba and Diinsoor. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Bay follow the same region trend.
Bay in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Bay is Baidoa with an SNDi of 2.33, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Diinsoor with an SNDi of 1.47, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Diinsoor, Baidoa
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Bay followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Bay, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Baidoa, Buurhakaba and Diinsoor. Out of the three cities, Buurhakaba does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Buurhakaba rose steadily.