Comparisons
Barisal vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Bangladesh: Mymensingh and Sylhet
Barisal in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Barisal rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Barisal, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Barishal, Bhola and Agailjhara. Out of the three cities, Bhola and Agailjhara do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bhola followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Agailjhara was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
Barisal in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Barisal is Swarupkathi with an SNDi of 13.73, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Mathbaria with an SNDi of 2.4, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Mathbaria, Swarupkathi
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Barisal rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Barisal, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Barishal, Bhola and Agailjhara. Out of the three cities, Bhola and Agailjhara do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Bhola followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Agailjhara was at its lowest in 1991-2005.