Comparisons
Babil vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Iraq: Dhi-Qar and Dihok
Babil in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Babil followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Babil, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Al Hillah, Abu Gharaq and Al Kifl. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al Hillah rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Abu Gharaq was at its lowest in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al Kifl was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Babil fare in comparison to others in Iraq? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Babil was the 17th-most disconnected out of the 18 regions in Iraq. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Iraq, street construction in Babil has become more connected. Babil ranked 15th in 1975, 16th in 1976-1990, 15th in 1991-2005 and 17th in 2006-2020.
Babil in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Babil is Al Midhatiya with an SNDi of 3.21, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Al Qasim with an SNDi of 2.38, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Al Qasim, Al Midhatiya
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Babil rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Babil, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Al Hillah, Abu Gharaq and Al Kifl. Out of the three cities, Abu Gharaq and Al Kifl do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Abu Gharaq was at its lowest in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al Kifl was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
To date, Babil is the 18th-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 Babil has become more connected. Babil ranked 15th in 1975, 16th in 1976-1990, 18th in 1991-2005 and 18th in 2006-2020.