Comparisons
Hadramawt vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Yemen: Hajjah and Dhamar
Hadramawt in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Hadramawt rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Hadramawt, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Tarim, Fuwwah and Say'un. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tarim peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Fuwwah was at its lowest in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Say'un followed a zig-zag trend.
How do development practices in Hadramawt fare in comparison to others in Yemen? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Hadramawt was the 6th-most disconnected out of the 15 regions in Yemen. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Yemen, street construction in Hadramawt has become more connected. Hadramawt ranked 4th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.
Hadramawt in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Hadramawt is Ghayl Ba Wazir with an SNDi of 4.27, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Shihr with an SNDi of 2.24, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Shihr, Ghayl Ba Wazir
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Hadramawt rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Hadramawt, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Tarim, Fuwwah and Say'un. Out of the three cities, Fuwwah and Say'un do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Fuwwah was at its lowest in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Say'un rose steadily.
To date, Hadramawt is the 5th-most disconnected out of the 15 regions in Yemen. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Yemen, the street network in Hadramawt has become more connected. Hadramawt ranked 4th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 5th in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.