Comparisons
Songwe vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Tanzania: Iringa and Mtwara
Songwe in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Songwe peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Songwe, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Tunduma and Vwawa. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tunduma rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Vwawa rose steadily.
Songwe in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Songwe is Vwawa with an SNDi of 3.48, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Tunduma with an SNDi of 1.73, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Tunduma, Vwawa
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Songwe rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Songwe, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Tunduma and Vwawa. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Songwe follow the same region trend.