Comparisons
Mara vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Tanzania: Kilimanjaro and Tabora
Mara in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mara peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Mara, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Musoma, Bunda and Tarime. Out of the three cities, Musoma and Tarime do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Musoma peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tarime rose steadily.
Mara in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Mara is Bunda with an SNDi of 3.04, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Tarime with an SNDi of 2.02, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Tarime, Bunda
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mara rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Mara, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Musoma, Bunda and Tarime. Out of the three cities, Musoma does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Musoma peaked in 1976-1990.