Comparisons
Al-Muthannia vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Iraq: Diyala and Wasit
Al-Muthannia in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al-Muthannia was at its lowest in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Al-Muthannia, we can consider three of its most populous cities: As Samawah, Al-Rumaitha and Al Khidhr. Out of the three cities, As Samawah and Al-Rumaitha do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in As Samawah rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al-Rumaitha rose steadily.
How do development practices in Al-Muthannia fare in comparison to others in Iraq? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Al-Muthannia was the 8th-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-Muthannia has become more disconnected. Al-Muthannia ranked 10th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 8th in 1991-2005 and 8th in 2006-2020.
Al-Muthannia in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Al-Muthannia is Al Khidhr with an SNDi of 3.27, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is As Samawah with an SNDi of 2.44, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: As Samawah, Al Khidhr
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al-Muthannia was at its lowest in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Al-Muthannia, we can consider three of its most populous cities: As Samawah, Al-Rumaitha and Al Khidhr. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in As Samawah rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al-Rumaitha rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al Khidhr fell steadily.
To date, Al-Muthannia is the 8th-most disconnected out of the 18 regions in Iraq. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Iraq, the street network in Al-Muthannia has become more disconnected. Al-Muthannia ranked 10th in 1975, 8th in 1976-1990, 9th in 1991-2005 and 8th in 2006-2020.