Comparisons
Mymensingh vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Bangladesh: Sylhet and Khulna
Mymensingh in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mymensingh rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Mymensingh, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Mymensingh, Jamalpur and Sherpur. Out of the three cities, Sherpur does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Sherpur peaked in 1976-1990.
Mymensingh in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Mymensingh is Mollar Char with an SNDi of 10.59, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Sherpur with an SNDi of 2.41, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Sherpur, Mollar Char
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mymensingh rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Mymensingh, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Mymensingh, Jamalpur and Sherpur. Out of the three cities, Sherpur does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Sherpur peaked in 1976-1990.