Comparisons
Mbale vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Uganda: Arua and Jinja
Mbale in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mbale was at its lowest in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Mbale, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Mbale City and Bukalasi. Out of the two cities, Mbale City does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mbale City followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
Mbale in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Mbale is Bukalasi with an SNDi of 15.08, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Mbale City with an SNDi of 3.78, which is relatively sprawly. See trends for these cities: Mbale City, Bukalasi
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mbale was at its lowest in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Mbale, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Mbale City and Bukalasi. Out of the two cities, Mbale City does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mbale City rose steadily.