Comparisons
Woqooyi Galbeed vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Somalia: Bay and Togdheer
Woqooyi Galbeed in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Woqooyi Galbeed followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Woqooyi Galbeed, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Hargeisa, Berbera and Gebiley. Out of the three cities, Berbera does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Berbera peaked in 1991-2005.
Woqooyi Galbeed in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Woqooyi Galbeed is Hargeisa with an SNDi of 1.58, which is very well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Gebiley with an SNDi of 1.07, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Gebiley, Hargeisa
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Woqooyi Galbeed followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Woqooyi Galbeed, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Hargeisa, Berbera and Gebiley. Out of the three cities, Berbera does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Berbera rose steadily.