Comparisons
Az Zawiyah vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Libya: Al Marqab and Misratah
Az Zawiyah in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Az Zawiyah peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Az Zawiyah, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Al Zawiyah. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Az Zawiyah follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Az Zawiyah fare in comparison to others in Libya? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Az Zawiyah was the 10th-most disconnected out of the 11 regions in Libya. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Az Zawiyah ranked 10th in 1975, 9th in 1976-1990, 11th in 1991-2005 and 10th in 2006-2020.
Az Zawiyah in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Az Zawiyah is Al Zawiyah with an SNDi of 4.42, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Al Zawiyah with an SNDi of 4.42, which is sprawly. See trends for these cities: Al Zawiyah, Al Zawiyah
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Az Zawiyah rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Az Zawiyah, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Al Zawiyah. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al Zawiyah peaked in 1991-2005.
To date, Az Zawiyah is the 10th-most disconnected out of the 11 regions in Libya. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Az Zawiyah ranked 10th in 1975, 10th in 1976-1990, 10th in 1991-2005 and 10th in 2006-2020.