Comparisons

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HiiraanJubbada HooseTogdheer

Hiiraan vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Somalia: Jubbada Hoose and Togdheer

Hiiraan in context: Street-network sprawl of new development

The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Hiiraan followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Hiiraan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Beledweyne, Bulo Burto and Jalalaqsi. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Hiiraan follow the same region trend.

Hiiraan in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Hiiraan is Beledweyne with an SNDi of 3.71, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Jalalaqsi with an SNDi of 1.28, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Jalalaqsi, Beledweyne

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Hiiraan followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Hiiraan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Beledweyne, Bulo Burto and Jalalaqsi. Out of the three cities, Beledweyne does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Beledweyne rose steadily.