Comparisons
Al Jizah vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Egypt: Kafr ash Shaykh and Dumyat
Al Jizah in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al Jizah followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Al Jizah, we can consider three of its most populous cities: 6th of October, Girza and Al Ayyat. Out of the three cities, Girza and Al Ayyat do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Girza followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al Ayyat peaked in 1991-2005.
Al Jizah in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Al Jizah is Girza with an SNDi of 5.57, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is 6th of October with an SNDi of 2.41, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: 6th of October, Girza
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al Jizah peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Al Jizah, we can consider three of its most populous cities: 6th of October, Girza and Al Ayyat. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in 6th of October followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Girza fell steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al Ayyat rose steadily.