Comparisons
Ajlun vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Jordan: Tafilah and Balqa
Ajlun in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ajlun was at its lowest in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Ajlun, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Ajloun. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ajloun peaked in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Ajlun fare in comparison to others in Jordan? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Ajlun was the 11th-most disconnected out of the 11 regions in Jordan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Jordan, street construction in Ajlun has become more connected. Ajlun ranked 10th in 1975, 9th in 1976-1990, 10th in 1991-2005 and 11th in 2006-2020.
Ajlun in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Ajlun is Ajloun with an SNDi of 3.56, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Ajloun with an SNDi of 3.56, which is relatively sprawly. See trends for these cities: Ajloun, Ajloun
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ajlun was at its lowest in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Ajlun, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Ajloun. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ajloun peaked in 1976-1990.
To date, Ajlun is the 10th-most disconnected out of the 11 regions in Jordan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Ajlun ranked 10th in 1975, 10th in 1976-1990, 10th in 1991-2005 and 10th in 2006-2020.