Comparisons
Idlib vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Syria: Dar`a and Tartus
Idlib in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Idlib followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Idlib, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Idlib, Maarrat al-Nu'man and Arihah. Out of the three cities, Maarrat al-Nu'man and Arihah do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Maarrat al-Nu'man peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Arihah peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Idlib fare in comparison to others in Syria? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Idlib was the 8th-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 Idlib has become more disconnected. Idlib ranked 10th in 1975, 11th in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 8th in 2006-2020.
Idlib in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Idlib is Arihah with an SNDi of 2.56, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Idlib with an SNDi of 1.66, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Idlib, Arihah
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Idlib followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Idlib, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Idlib, Maarrat al-Nu'man and Arihah. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Idlib rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Maarrat al-Nu'man rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Arihah rose steadily.
To date, Idlib is the 9th-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 Idlib has become more disconnected. Idlib ranked 10th in 1975, 10th in 1976-1990, 9th in 1991-2005 and 9th in 2006-2020.