Comparisons
Boumerdes vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Algeria: Setif and Djelfa
Boumerdès in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Boumerdès followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Boumerdès, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Boumerdes, Khemis El Khechna and Bordj Menaiel. Out of the three cities, Boumerdes and Bordj Menaiel do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Boumerdes peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bordj Menaiel was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Boumerdès fare in comparison to others in Algeria? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Boumerdès was the 42nd-most disconnected out of the 45 regions in Algeria. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Algeria, street construction in Boumerdès has become more disconnected. Boumerdès ranked 43rd in 1975, 43rd in 1976-1990, 42nd in 1991-2005 and 42nd in 2006-2020.
Boumerdès in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Boumerdès is Khemis El Khechna with an SNDi of 5.4, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Bordj Menaiel with an SNDi of 3.2, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Bordj Menaiel, Khemis El Khechna
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Boumerdès peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Boumerdès, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Boumerdes, Khemis El Khechna and Bordj Menaiel. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Boumerdes peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Khemis El Khechna rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Bordj Menaiel was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
To date, Boumerdès is the 43rd-most disconnected out of the 45 regions in Algeria. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Boumerdès ranked 43rd in 1975, 43rd in 1976-1990, 43rd in 1991-2005 and 43rd in 2006-2020.