Comparisons
Kepulauan Riau vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Indonesia: Kalimantan Barat and Banten
Kepulauan Riau in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kepulauan Riau followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Kepulauan Riau, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Batam City, Tanjung Balai Karimun and Tanjung Pinang. Out of the three cities, Tanjung Balai Karimun and Tanjung Pinang do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tanjung Balai Karimun peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tanjung Pinang peaked in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Kepulauan Riau fare in comparison to others in Indonesia? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Kepulauan Riau was the 1st-most disconnected out of the 33 regions in Indonesia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Indonesia, street construction in Kepulauan Riau has become more disconnected. Kepulauan Riau ranked 17th in 1975, 7th in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.
Kepulauan Riau in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Kepulauan Riau is Tanjung Pinang with an SNDi of 4.84, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Tanjung Piayu with an SNDi of 2.55, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Tanjung Piayu, Tanjung Pinang
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kepulauan Riau followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Kepulauan Riau, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Batam City, Tanjung Balai Karimun and Tanjung Pinang. Out of the three cities, Tanjung Balai Karimun and Tanjung Pinang do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Tanjung Balai Karimun rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Tanjung Pinang peaked in 1991-2005.
To date, Kepulauan Riau is the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 33 regions in Indonesia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Indonesia, the street network in Kepulauan Riau has become more disconnected. Kepulauan Riau ranked 17th in 1975, 10th in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.