Comparisons
Jizan vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Saudi Arabia: Najran and Ha'il
Jizan in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Jizan rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Jizan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Abu `Arish, Jizan and Sabya. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Abu `Arish was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Jizan was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Sabya was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Jizan fare in comparison to others in Saudi Arabia? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Jizan was the 10th-most disconnected out of the 12 regions in Saudi Arabia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Saudi Arabia, street construction in Jizan has become more connected. Jizan ranked 8th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 7th in 1991-2005 and 10th in 2006-2020.
Jizan in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Jizan is Abu `Arish with an SNDi of 2.9, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Samitah with an SNDi of 2.52, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Samitah, Abu `Arish
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Jizan rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Jizan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Abu `Arish, Jizan and Sabya. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Abu `Arish was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Jizan was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Sabya was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
To date, Jizan is the 10th-most disconnected out of the 12 regions in Saudi Arabia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Saudi Arabia, the street network in Jizan has become more connected. Jizan ranked 8th in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 10th in 2006-2020.