Comparisons
Constantine vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Algeria: Djelfa and Blida
Constantine in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Constantine peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Constantine, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Constantine, Ali Mendjeli and El Khroub. Out of the three cities, Ali Mendjeli and El Khroub do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ali Mendjeli was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in El Khroub was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Constantine fare in comparison to others in Algeria? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Constantine was the 35th-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 Constantine has become more disconnected. Constantine ranked 39th in 1975, 38th in 1976-1990, 40th in 1991-2005 and 35th in 2006-2020.
Constantine in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Constantine is Constantine with an SNDi of 4.91, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Ali Mendjeli with an SNDi of 2.59, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Ali Mendjeli, Constantine
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Constantine peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Constantine, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Constantine, Ali Mendjeli and El Khroub. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Constantine rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ali Mendjeli was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in El Khroub was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
To date, Constantine is the 38th-most disconnected out of the 45 regions in Algeria. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Algeria, the street network in Constantine has become more disconnected. Constantine ranked 39th in 1975, 39th in 1976-1990, 41st in 1991-2005 and 38th in 2006-2020.