The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mafraq was at its lowest in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Mafraq, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Al Mafraq and Dhlail. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al Mafraq peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Dhlail fell steadily.

How do development practices in Mafraq fare in comparison to others in Jordan? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Mafraq was the 1st-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 Mafraq has become more disconnected. Mafraq ranked 6th in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Mafraq is Dhlail with an SNDi of 2.54, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Al Mafraq with an SNDi of 2.05, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Al Mafraq, Dhlail

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mafraq fell steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Mafraq, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Al Mafraq and Dhlail. Out of the two cities, Al Mafraq does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al Mafraq peaked in 1976-1990.

To date, Mafraq is the 1st-most disconnected out of the 11 regions in Jordan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Jordan, the street network in Mafraq has become more disconnected. Mafraq ranked 6th in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.