Comparisons
Irbid vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Jordan: Mafraq and Madaba
Irbid in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Irbid peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Irbid, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Irbid, Ar Ramtha and Husn. Out of the three cities, Irbid and Husn do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Irbid followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Husn followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in Irbid fare in comparison to others in Jordan? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Irbid was the 6th-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 Irbid has become more connected. Irbid ranked 4th in 1975, 8th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.
Irbid in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Irbid is Der Abi Saeed with an SNDi of 3.39, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Ar Ramtha with an SNDi of 1.85, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Ar Ramtha, Der Abi Saeed
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Irbid peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Irbid, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Irbid, Ar Ramtha and Husn. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Irbid rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ar Ramtha rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Husn rose steadily.
To date, Irbid is the 6th-most disconnected out of the 11 regions in Jordan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Jordan, the street network in Irbid has become more connected. Irbid ranked 4th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.