Comparisons
Jijel vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Algeria: Laghouat and Souk Ahras
Jijel in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Jijel peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Jijel, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Jijel, El Milia and Bazoul. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Jijel rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in El Milia peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bazoul was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Jijel fare in comparison to others in Algeria? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Jijel was the 36th-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 Jijel has become more disconnected. Jijel ranked 40th in 1975, 42nd in 1976-1990, 35th in 1991-2005 and 36th in 2006-2020.
Jijel in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Jijel is El Milia with an SNDi of 4.27, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Jijel with an SNDi of 3.3, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Jijel, El Milia
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Jijel peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Jijel, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Jijel, El Milia and Bazoul. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Jijel rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in El Milia rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Bazoul was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
To date, Jijel is the 40th-most disconnected out of the 45 regions in Algeria. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Jijel ranked 40th in 1975, 40th in 1976-1990, 40th in 1991-2005 and 40th in 2006-2020.