Comparisons
Ayeyarwady vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Myanmar: Mandalay and Shan
Ayeyarwady in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ayeyarwady followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Ayeyarwady, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Pathein, Hinthada and Mawlamyinegyunn. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Pathein rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Hinthada rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mawlamyinegyunn rose steadily.
How do development practices in Ayeyarwady fare in comparison to others in Myanmar? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Ayeyarwady was the 13th-most disconnected out of the 14 regions in Myanmar. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Ayeyarwady ranked 13th in 1975, 14th in 1976-1990, 14th in 1991-2005 and 13th in 2006-2020.
Ayeyarwady in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Ayeyarwady is Kyaiklat with an SNDi of 11.53, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Za Lun with an SNDi of 2.21, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Za Lun, Kyaiklat
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ayeyarwady followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Ayeyarwady, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Pathein, Hinthada and Mawlamyinegyunn. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Pathein rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Hinthada rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mawlamyinegyunn rose steadily.
To date, Ayeyarwady is the 13th-most disconnected out of the 14 regions in Myanmar. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Ayeyarwady ranked 13th in 1975, 13th in 1976-1990, 13th in 1991-2005 and 13th in 2006-2020.