Comparisons
Jarash vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Jordan: Aqaba and Balqa
Jarash in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Jarash fell steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Jarash, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Jerash. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Jerash followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in Jarash fare in comparison to others in Jordan? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Jarash was the 8th-most disconnected out of the 11 regions in Jordan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Jordan, street construction in Jarash has become more disconnected. Jarash ranked 9th in 1975, 7th in 1976-1990, 9th in 1991-2005 and 8th in 2006-2020.
Jarash in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Jarash is Jerash with an SNDi of 2.99, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Jerash with an SNDi of 2.99, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Jerash, Jerash
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Jarash fell steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Jarash, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Jerash. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Jerash followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
To date, Jarash is the 9th-most disconnected out of the 11 regions in Jordan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Jarash ranked 9th in 1975, 9th in 1976-1990, 9th in 1991-2005 and 9th in 2006-2020.