Comparisons

3.244.85.6<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of street additions
3.244.85.6<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of entire street network
PahangTrengganuKelantan

Pahang vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Malaysia: Trengganu and Kelantan

Pahang in context: Street-network sprawl of new development

The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Pahang followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Pahang, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Kuantan and Bukit Rangin. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kuantan rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bukit Rangin peaked in 1991-2005.

How do development practices in Pahang fare in comparison to others in Malaysia? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Pahang was the 1st-most disconnected out of the 13 regions in Malaysia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Pahang ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.

Pahang in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Pahang is Bukit Rangin with an SNDi of 4.1, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Kuantan with an SNDi of 3.06, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Kuantan, Bukit Rangin

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Pahang rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Pahang, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Kuantan and Bukit Rangin. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Pahang follow the same region trend.

To date, Pahang is the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 13 regions in Malaysia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Malaysia, the street network in Pahang has become more connected. Pahang ranked 1st in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.