Comparisons
Hajjah vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Yemen: Dhamar and Hadramawt
Hajjah in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Hajjah followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Hajjah, we can consider three of its most populous cities: `Abs, Al Mahabishah and Hajja. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in `Abs rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al Mahabishah peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Hajja peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Hajjah fare in comparison to others in Yemen? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Hajjah was the 13th-most disconnected out of the 15 regions in Yemen. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Yemen, street construction in Hajjah has become more disconnected. Hajjah ranked 15th in 1975, 10th in 1976-1990, 15th in 1991-2005 and 13th in 2006-2020.
Hajjah in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Hajjah is Al Mahabishah with an SNDi of 12.14, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Harad with an SNDi of 3.8, which is relatively sprawly. See trends for these cities: Harad, Al Mahabishah
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Hajjah was at its lowest in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Hajjah, we can consider three of its most populous cities: `Abs, Al Mahabishah and Hajja. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in `Abs rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al Mahabishah peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Hajja peaked in 1991-2005.
To date, Hajjah is the 14th-most disconnected out of the 15 regions in Yemen. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Yemen, the street network in Hajjah has become more disconnected. Hajjah ranked 15th in 1975, 13th in 1976-1990, 13th in 1991-2005 and 14th in 2006-2020.