Comparisons
Wasit vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Iraq: Maysan and Karbala'
Wasit in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Wasit followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Wasit, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Al-Kut, Al Hai and An Numaniyah. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al-Kut rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al Hai was at its lowest in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in An Numaniyah was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Wasit fare in comparison to others in Iraq? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Wasit was the 13th-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 Wasit has become more disconnected. Wasit ranked 18th in 1975, 12th in 1976-1990, 7th in 1991-2005 and 13th in 2006-2020.
Wasit in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Wasit is Al ‘Azīzīyah with an SNDi of 3.25, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is An Numaniyah with an SNDi of 2.02, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: An Numaniyah, Al ‘Azīzīyah
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Wasit followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Wasit, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Al-Kut, Al Hai and An Numaniyah. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al-Kut rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al Hai was at its lowest in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in An Numaniyah fell steadily.
To date, Wasit is the 14th-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 Wasit has become more disconnected. Wasit ranked 18th in 1975, 18th in 1976-1990, 14th in 1991-2005 and 14th in 2006-2020.