Comparisons
Al Qahirah vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Egypt: Al Iskandariyah and Ash Sharqiyah
Al Qahirah in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al Qahirah followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Al Qahirah, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Cairo. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Al Qahirah follow the same region trend.
Al Qahirah in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Al Qahirah is Cairo with an SNDi of 3.15, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Cairo with an SNDi of 3.15, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Cairo, Cairo
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al Qahirah peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Al Qahirah, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Cairo. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Cairo rose steadily.