Comparisons
Zarqa vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Jordan: Tafilah and Ajlun
Zarqa in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Zarqa peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Zarqa, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Wadi Khaw. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Wadi Khaw followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease.
How do development practices in Zarqa fare in comparison to others in Jordan? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Zarqa was the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 11 regions in Jordan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Zarqa ranked 3rd in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.
Zarqa in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Zarqa is Wadi Khaw with an SNDi of 3.06, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Wadi Khaw with an SNDi of 3.06, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Wadi Khaw, Wadi Khaw
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Zarqa peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Zarqa, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Wadi Khaw. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Wadi Khaw followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease.
To date, Zarqa is the 4th-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 Zarqa has become more connected. Zarqa ranked 3rd in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 5th in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.