Comparisons
Al Batinah North vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Oman: Al Buraymi and Al Batinah South
Al Batinah North in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al Batinah North peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Al Batinah North, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Sohar. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Sohar was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Al Batinah North fare in comparison to others in Oman? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Al Batinah North was the 5th-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Oman. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Al Batinah North ranked 5th in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 5th in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.
Al Batinah North in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Al Batinah North is Sohar with an SNDi of 3.05, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Sohar with an SNDi of 3.05, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Sohar, Sohar
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al Batinah North rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Al Batinah North, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Sohar. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Sohar was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
To date, Al Batinah North is the 5th-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Oman. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Al Batinah North ranked 5th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.