Comparisons
Naypyitaw vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Myanmar: Magway and Kayin
Naypyitaw in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Naypyitaw peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Naypyitaw, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Pyinmana [Nay Pyi Taw] and Lewe. Out of the two cities, Lewe does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Lewe peaked in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Naypyitaw fare in comparison to others in Myanmar? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Naypyitaw was the 1st-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 Naypyitaw has become more disconnected. Naypyitaw ranked 2nd in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.
Naypyitaw in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Naypyitaw is Pyinmana [Nay Pyi Taw] with an SNDi of 2.81, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Lewe with an SNDi of 1.96, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Lewe, Pyinmana [Nay Pyi Taw]
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Naypyitaw peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Naypyitaw, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Pyinmana [Nay Pyi Taw] and Lewe. Out of the two cities, Lewe does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Lewe peaked in 1976-1990.
To date, Naypyitaw is the 1st-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 Naypyitaw has become more disconnected. Naypyitaw ranked 2nd in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.