Comparisons
Shabeellaha Dhexe vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Somalia: Bari and Awdal
Shabeellaha Dhexe in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Shabeellaha Dhexe followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Shabeellaha Dhexe, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Jowhar and Balcad. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Jowhar rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Balcad was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
Shabeellaha Dhexe in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Shabeellaha Dhexe is Balcad with an SNDi of 1.25, which is very well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Jowhar with an SNDi of 1.01, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Jowhar, Balcad
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Shabeellaha Dhexe rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Shabeellaha Dhexe, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Jowhar and Balcad. Out of the two cities, Balcad does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Balcad was at its lowest in 1991-2005.