Comparisons
North Darfur vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Sudan: South Darfur and North Kurdufan
North Darfur in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in North Darfur was at its lowest in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in North Darfur, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Al-Fashir, Kebkabiya and Saraf `Umrah. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al-Fashir followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kebkabiya followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Saraf `Umrah was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
North Darfur in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in North Darfur is Dabat Neira with an SNDi of 2.38, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Al-Fashir with an SNDi of 1.19, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Al-Fashir, Dabat Neira
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in North Darfur was at its lowest in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in North Darfur, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Al-Fashir, Kebkabiya and Saraf `Umrah. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al-Fashir rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kebkabiya followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Saraf `Umrah was at its lowest in 1976-1990.