Comparisons
Al Batinah South vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Oman: Al Dhahira and Al Buraymi
Al Batinah South in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al Batinah South followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Al Batinah South, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Barka. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Al Batinah South follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Al Batinah South fare in comparison to others in Oman? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Al Batinah South was the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Oman. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Al Batinah South ranked 2nd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.
Al Batinah South in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Al Batinah South is Barka with an SNDi of 2.43, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Barka with an SNDi of 2.43, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Barka, Barka
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al Batinah South rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Al Batinah South, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Barka. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Barka followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
To date, Al Batinah South is the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Oman. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Al Batinah South ranked 2nd in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.