Comparisons
Batdambang vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Cambodia: Siemreab and Otdar Mean Chey
Batdâmbâng in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Batdâmbâng was at its lowest in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Batdâmbâng, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Battambang, Sampov Lun and Khum Pech Chenda. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Battambang rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Sampov Lun was at its lowest in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Khum Pech Chenda was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Batdâmbâng fare in comparison to others in Cambodia? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Batdâmbâng was the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in Cambodia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Cambodia, street construction in Batdâmbâng has become more disconnected. Batdâmbâng ranked 4th in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.
Batdâmbâng in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Batdâmbâng is Khum Pech Chenda with an SNDi of 4.14, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Battambang with an SNDi of 3.32, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Battambang, Khum Pech Chenda
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Batdâmbâng was at its lowest in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Batdâmbâng, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Battambang, Sampov Lun and Khum Pech Chenda. Out of the three cities, Battambang does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Battambang rose steadily.
To date, Batdâmbâng is the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in Cambodia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Cambodia, the street network in Batdâmbâng has become more disconnected. Batdâmbâng ranked 4th in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.