Comparisons
Kayah vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Myanmar: Naypyitaw and Magway
Kayah in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kayah peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Kayah, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Loikaw. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Loikaw peaked in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Kayah fare in comparison to others in Myanmar? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Kayah was the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 14 regions in Myanmar. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Myanmar, street construction in Kayah has become more connected. Kayah ranked 1st in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 10th in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.
Kayah in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Kayah is Loikaw with an SNDi of 2.13, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Loikaw with an SNDi of 2.13, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Loikaw, Loikaw
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kayah peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Kayah, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Loikaw. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Kayah follow the same region trend.
To date, Kayah is the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 14 regions in Myanmar. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Myanmar, the street network in Kayah has become more connected. Kayah ranked 1st in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.