Comparisons
Nabatiyeh vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Lebanon: Bekaa and Baalbak - Hermel
Nabatiyeh in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Nabatiyeh followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Nabatiyeh, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Nabatieh. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Nabatieh followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease.
How do development practices in Nabatiyeh fare in comparison to others in Lebanon? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Nabatiyeh was the 4th-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Lebanon. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Nabatiyeh ranked 4th in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.
Nabatiyeh in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Nabatiyeh is Nabatieh with an SNDi of 4.69, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Nabatieh with an SNDi of 4.69, which is sprawly. See trends for these cities: Nabatieh, Nabatieh
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Nabatiyeh rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Nabatiyeh, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Nabatieh. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Nabatieh fell steadily.
To date, Nabatiyeh is the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Lebanon. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Lebanon, the street network in Nabatiyeh has become more disconnected. Nabatiyeh ranked 4th in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.