Comparisons
Baalbak - Hermel vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Lebanon: Bekaa and Nabatiyeh
Baalbak - Hermel in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Baalbak - Hermel followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Baalbak - Hermel, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Baalbek. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Baalbek peaked in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Baalbak - Hermel fare in comparison to others in Lebanon? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Baalbak - Hermel was the 1st-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Lebanon. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Baalbak - Hermel ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.
Baalbak - Hermel in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Baalbak - Hermel is Baalbek with an SNDi of 3.8, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Baalbek with an SNDi of 3.8, which is relatively sprawly. See trends for these cities: Baalbek, Baalbek
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Baalbak - Hermel followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Baalbak - Hermel, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Baalbek. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Baalbek rose steadily.
To date, Baalbak - Hermel is the 1st-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Lebanon. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Baalbak - Hermel ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.