Comparisons
Ampara vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Sri Lanka: Jaffna and Batticaloa
Ampara in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ampara rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Ampara, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Kalmunai, Akkaraipattu and Sammanturai. Out of the three cities, Kalmunai and Akkaraipattu do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kalmunai peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Akkaraipattu peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Ampara fare in comparison to others in Sri Lanka? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Ampara was the 1st-most disconnected out of the 14 regions in Sri Lanka. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Ampara ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.
Ampara in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Ampara is Akkaraipattu with an SNDi of 2.16, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Kalmunai with an SNDi of 1.89, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Kalmunai, Akkaraipattu
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ampara rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Ampara, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Kalmunai, Akkaraipattu and Sammanturai. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Ampara follow the same region trend.
To date, Ampara is the 1st-most disconnected out of the 14 regions in Sri Lanka. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Ampara ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.