Comparisons
Magway vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Myanmar: Kayin and Tanintharyi
Magway in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Magway followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Magway, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Magway, Pakokku and Aunglan. Out of the three cities, Pakokku and Aunglan do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Pakokku rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Aunglan rose steadily.
How do development practices in Magway fare in comparison to others in Myanmar? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Magway was the 5th-most disconnected out of the 14 regions in Myanmar. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Myanmar, street construction in Magway has become more disconnected. Magway ranked 9th in 1975, 10th in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.
Magway in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Magway is Chauk with an SNDi of 5.96, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Magway with an SNDi of 2.01, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Magway, Chauk
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Magway followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Magway, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Magway, Pakokku and Aunglan. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Magway peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Pakokku rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Aunglan rose steadily.
To date, Magway is the 7th-most disconnected out of the 14 regions in Myanmar. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Myanmar, the street network in Magway has become more disconnected. Magway ranked 9th in 1975, 7th in 1976-1990, 7th in 1991-2005 and 7th in 2006-2020.