Comparisons
Mugla vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Turkey: Elazig and Mardin
Mugla in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mugla rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Mugla, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Fethiye, Muğla and Marmaris. Out of the three cities, Fethiye and Muğla do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Fethiye followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Muğla followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in Mugla fare in comparison to others in Turkey? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Mugla was the 56th-most disconnected out of the 74 regions in Turkey. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Turkey, street construction in Mugla has become more connected. Mugla ranked 41st in 1975, 31st in 1976-1990, 43rd in 1991-2005 and 56th in 2006-2020.
Mugla in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Mugla is Bodrum with an SNDi of 2.97, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Fethiye with an SNDi of 1.44, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Fethiye, Bodrum
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mugla rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Mugla, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Fethiye, Muğla and Marmaris. Out of the three cities, Muğla does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Muğla followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
To date, Mugla is the 46th-most disconnected out of the 74 regions in Turkey. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Turkey, the street network in Mugla has become more connected. Mugla ranked 41st in 1975, 41st in 1976-1990, 42nd in 1991-2005 and 46th in 2006-2020.