Comparisons
Sumatera Selatan vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Indonesia: Yogyakarta and Sulawesi Selatan
Sumatera Selatan in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Sumatera Selatan peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Sumatera Selatan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Palembang, Lubuklinggau and Lahat. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Palembang followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Lubuklinggau followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Lahat followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in Sumatera Selatan fare in comparison to others in Indonesia? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Sumatera Selatan was the 14th-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 Sumatera Selatan has become more disconnected. Sumatera Selatan ranked 24th in 1975, 14th in 1976-1990, 30th in 1991-2005 and 14th in 2006-2020.
Sumatera Selatan in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Sumatera Selatan is Keban Agung with an SNDi of 6.02, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Tegal Rejo with an SNDi of 2.98, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Tegal Rejo, Keban Agung
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Sumatera Selatan rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Sumatera Selatan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Palembang, Lubuklinggau and Lahat. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Sumatera Selatan follow the same region trend.
To date, Sumatera Selatan is the 24th-most disconnected out of the 33 regions in Indonesia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Sumatera Selatan ranked 24th in 1975, 16th in 1976-1990, 25th in 1991-2005 and 24th in 2006-2020.