Comparisons
Suhaj vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Egypt: Asyut and Al Minya
Suhaj in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Suhaj peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Suhaj, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Suhaj, Tahta and Al-Manshah. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Suhaj followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tahta followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al-Manshah followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in Suhaj fare in comparison to others in Egypt? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Suhaj was the 21st-most disconnected out of the 25 regions in Egypt. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Egypt, street construction in Suhaj has become more disconnected. Suhaj ranked 22nd in 1975, 23rd in 1976-1990, 23rd in 1991-2005 and 21st in 2006-2020.
Suhaj in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Suhaj is Maragha with an SNDi of 9.14, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Al Harafsha with an SNDi of 4.01, which is sprawly. See trends for these cities: Al Harafsha, Maragha
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Suhaj rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Suhaj, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Suhaj, Tahta and Al-Manshah. Out of the three cities, Tahta and Al-Manshah do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Tahta followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al-Manshah was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
To date, Suhaj is the 23rd-most disconnected out of the 25 regions in Egypt. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Egypt, the street network in Suhaj has become more connected. Suhaj ranked 22nd in 1975, 22nd in 1976-1990, 23rd in 1991-2005 and 23rd in 2006-2020.