Comparisons
Bejaia vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Algeria: Ain Defla and Mostaganem
Béjaïa in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Béjaïa followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Béjaïa, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Bejaia. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bejaia rose steadily.
How do development practices in Béjaïa fare in comparison to others in Algeria? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Béjaïa was the 45th-most disconnected out of the 45 regions in Algeria. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Algeria, street construction in Béjaïa has become more connected. Béjaïa ranked 44th in 1975, 45th in 1976-1990, 45th in 1991-2005 and 45th in 2006-2020.
Béjaïa in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Béjaïa is Bejaia with an SNDi of 4.82, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Bejaia with an SNDi of 4.82, which is sprawly. See trends for these cities: Bejaia, Bejaia
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Béjaïa followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Béjaïa, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Bejaia. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Bejaia rose steadily.
To date, Béjaïa is the 45th-most disconnected out of the 45 regions in Algeria. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Algeria, the street network in Béjaïa has become more connected. Béjaïa ranked 44th in 1975, 44th in 1976-1990, 44th in 1991-2005 and 45th in 2006-2020.