Comparisons
Al Marqab vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Libya: Az Zawiyah and Misratah
Al Marqab in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al Marqab peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Al Marqab, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Qabilat alturki and Zliten. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Al Marqab follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Al Marqab fare in comparison to others in Libya? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Al Marqab was the 11th-most disconnected out of the 11 regions in Libya. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Libya, street construction in Al Marqab has become more connected. Al Marqab ranked 9th in 1975, 10th in 1976-1990, 9th in 1991-2005 and 11th in 2006-2020.
Al Marqab in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Al Marqab is Qabilat alturki with an SNDi of 5.49, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Zliten with an SNDi of 4.08, which is sprawly. See trends for these cities: Zliten, Qabilat alturki
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al Marqab rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Al Marqab, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Qabilat alturki and Zliten. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Al Marqab follow the same region trend.
To date, Al Marqab is the 9th-most disconnected out of the 11 regions in Libya. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Al Marqab ranked 9th in 1975, 9th in 1976-1990, 9th in 1991-2005 and 9th in 2006-2020.