Comparisons
Al Minya vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Egypt: Al Gharbiyah and Asyut
Al Minya in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al Minya rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Al Minya, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Al Minya, Mallawi and Samalut. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al Minya peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mallawi was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Samalut followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in Al Minya fare in comparison to others in Egypt? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Al Minya was the 24th-most disconnected out of the 25 regions in Egypt. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Egypt, street construction in Al Minya has become more connected. Al Minya ranked 21st in 1975, 21st in 1976-1990, 24th in 1991-2005 and 24th in 2006-2020.
Al Minya in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Al Minya is Dayr Abu Hinnis with an SNDi of 8.43, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Dayr al Barsha with an SNDi of 2.79, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Dayr al Barsha, Dayr Abu Hinnis
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al Minya rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Al Minya, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Al Minya, Mallawi and Samalut. Out of the three cities, Al Minya and Mallawi do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al Minya peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mallawi was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
To date, Al Minya is the 21st-most disconnected out of the 25 regions in Egypt. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Al Minya ranked 21st in 1975, 21st in 1976-1990, 21st in 1991-2005 and 21st in 2006-2020.