Comparisons
Al Hasakah vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Syria: Lattakia and Hamah
Al Ḥasakah in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al Ḥasakah followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Al Ḥasakah, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Qamishli, Al-Hasakah and Al Mu`abbadah. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Qamishli rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al-Hasakah peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al Mu`abbadah was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Al Ḥasakah fare in comparison to others in Syria? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Al Ḥasakah was the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 12 regions in Syria. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Syria, street construction in Al Ḥasakah has become more disconnected. Al Ḥasakah ranked 7th in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.
Al Ḥasakah in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Al Ḥasakah is Ash Shaddaday with an SNDi of 3.29, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Qamishli with an SNDi of 2.32, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Qamishli, Ash Shaddaday
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al Ḥasakah rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Al Ḥasakah, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Qamishli, Al-Hasakah and Al Mu`abbadah. Out of the three cities, Al Mu`abbadah does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al Mu`abbadah fell steadily.
To date, Al Ḥasakah is the 6th-most disconnected out of the 12 regions in Syria. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Syria, the street network in Al Ḥasakah has become more disconnected. Al Ḥasakah ranked 7th in 1975, 7th in 1976-1990, 5th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.