Comparisons
Benghazi vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Libya: Misratah and Az Zawiyah
Benghazi in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Benghazi followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Benghazi, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Benghazi and Marj. Out of the two cities, Benghazi does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Benghazi rose steadily.
How do development practices in Benghazi fare in comparison to others in Libya? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Benghazi was the 7th-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 Benghazi has become more connected. Benghazi ranked 6th in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 5th in 1991-2005 and 7th in 2006-2020.
Benghazi in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Benghazi is Benghazi with an SNDi of 2.23, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Marj with an SNDi of 1.96, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Marj, Benghazi
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Benghazi rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Benghazi, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Benghazi and Marj. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Benghazi follow the same region trend.
To date, Benghazi is the 6th-most disconnected out of the 11 regions in Libya. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Benghazi ranked 6th in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.