Comparisons
Blue Nile vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Sudan: Sennar and West Darfur
Blue Nile in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Blue Nile was at its lowest in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Blue Nile, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Ad-Damazin, Er Roseires and Ash Shallal. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ad-Damazin peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Er Roseires fell steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ash Shallal followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
Blue Nile in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Blue Nile is Er Roseires with an SNDi of 2.97, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Ad-Damazin with an SNDi of 1.39, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Ad-Damazin, Er Roseires
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Blue Nile was at its lowest in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Blue Nile, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Ad-Damazin, Er Roseires and Ash Shallal. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ad-Damazin rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Er Roseires fell steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ash Shallal rose steadily.