Comparisons
Al Dhahira vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Oman: Al Batinah South and Al Buraymi
Al Dhahira in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al Dhahira peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Al Dhahira, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Ibri. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Al Dhahira follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Al Dhahira fare in comparison to others in Oman? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Al Dhahira was the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Oman. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Al Dhahira ranked 3rd in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.
Al Dhahira in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Al Dhahira is Ibri with an SNDi of 3.66, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Ibri with an SNDi of 3.66, which is relatively sprawly. See trends for these cities: Ibri, Ibri
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al Dhahira peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Al Dhahira, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Ibri. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Al Dhahira follow the same region trend.
To date, Al Dhahira is the 4th-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Oman. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Oman, the street network in Al Dhahira has become more connected. Al Dhahira ranked 3rd in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 5th in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.