Comparisons
Dar`a vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Syria: Idlib and Tartus
Dar`a in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Dar`a followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Dar`a, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Daraa, Nawa and Tafas. Out of the three cities, Nawa and Tafas do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Nawa followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tafas peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Dar`a fare in comparison to others in Syria? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Dar`a was the 6th-most disconnected out of the 12 regions in Syria. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Syria, street construction in Dar`a has become more connected. Dar`a ranked 2nd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.
Dar`a in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Dar`a is Daraa with an SNDi of 1.9, which is very well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Nawa with an SNDi of 1.04, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Nawa, Daraa
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Dar`a rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Dar`a, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Daraa, Nawa and Tafas. Out of the three cities, Nawa and Tafas do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Nawa was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Tafas peaked in 1991-2005.
To date, Dar`a is the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 12 regions in Syria. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Dar`a ranked 2nd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.