Comparisons
Al Butnan vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Libya: Sabha and Al Jabal al Akhdar
Al Butnan in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al Butnan followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Al Butnan, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Tubruq. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Al Butnan follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Al Butnan fare in comparison to others in Libya? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Al Butnan was the 4th-most disconnected out of the 11 regions in Libya. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Al Butnan ranked 4th in 1975, 7th in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.
Al Butnan in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Al Butnan is Tubruq with an SNDi of 2.29, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Tubruq with an SNDi of 2.29, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Tubruq, Tubruq
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al Butnan rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Al Butnan, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Tubruq. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Al Butnan follow the same region trend.
To date, Al Butnan is the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 11 regions in Libya. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Libya, the street network in Al Butnan has become more disconnected. Al Butnan ranked 4th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.