Comparisons
El Bayadh vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Algeria: Tizi Ouzou and Tamanghasset
El Bayadh in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in El Bayadh followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease. To get a sense of how street development has changed in El Bayadh, we can consider one of its most populous cities: El Abiodh Sidi Cheikh. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in El Abiodh Sidi Cheikh was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in El Bayadh fare in comparison to others in Algeria? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in El Bayadh was the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 45 regions in Algeria. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. El Bayadh ranked 2nd in 1975, 12th in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.
El Bayadh in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in El Bayadh is El Abiodh Sidi Cheikh with an SNDi of 1.39, which is very well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is El Abiodh Sidi Cheikh with an SNDi of 1.39, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: El Abiodh Sidi Cheikh, El Abiodh Sidi Cheikh
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in El Bayadh peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in El Bayadh, we can consider one of its most populous cities: El Abiodh Sidi Cheikh. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in El Abiodh Sidi Cheikh fell steadily.
To date, El Bayadh is the 7th-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 El Bayadh has become more connected. El Bayadh ranked 2nd in 1975, 9th in 1976-1990, 8th in 1991-2005 and 7th in 2006-2020.