Comparisons
Kassala vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Sudan: Red Sea and East Darfur
Kassala in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kassala peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Kassala, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Kassala, New Halfa and Wadsharefy. Out of the three cities, Kassala does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kassala peaked in 1976-1990.
Kassala in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Kassala is Rashaida Al Hafayer with an SNDi of 2.14, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Wadsharefy with an SNDi of 0.91, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Wadsharefy, Rashaida Al Hafayer
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kassala rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Kassala, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Kassala, New Halfa and Wadsharefy. Out of the three cities, Kassala does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kassala peaked in 1991-2005.