Comparisons
Al-Anbar vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Iraq: At-Ta'mim and An-Najaf
Al-Anbar in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al-Anbar peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Al-Anbar, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Ramadi, Fallujah and Al-Qa'im. Out of the three cities, Fallujah and Al-Qa'im do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Fallujah followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al-Qa'im followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in Al-Anbar fare in comparison to others in Iraq? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Al-Anbar was the 11th-most disconnected out of the 18 regions in Iraq. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Iraq, street construction in Al-Anbar has become more disconnected. Al-Anbar ranked 14th in 1975, 10th in 1976-1990, 14th in 1991-2005 and 11th in 2006-2020.
Al-Anbar in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Al-Anbar is Haditha with an SNDi of 3.51, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Fallujah with an SNDi of 2.0, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Fallujah, Haditha
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al-Anbar peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Al-Anbar, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Ramadi, Fallujah and Al-Qa'im. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ramadi rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Fallujah rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al-Qa'im rose steadily.
To date, Al-Anbar is the 16th-most disconnected out of the 18 regions in Iraq. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Iraq, the street network in Al-Anbar has become more connected. Al-Anbar ranked 14th in 1975, 13th in 1976-1990, 15th in 1991-2005 and 16th in 2006-2020.