Comparisons
Qina vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Egypt: Dumyat and Al Jizah
Qina in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Qina followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Qina, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Nag Hammadi, Qena and Qus. Out of the three cities, Nag Hammadi does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Nag Hammadi peaked in 1991-2005.
Qina in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Qina is Al Mifarragiya with an SNDi of 7.34, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Hijazah with an SNDi of 2.04, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Hijazah, Al Mifarragiya
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Qina peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Qina, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Nag Hammadi, Qena and Qus. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Nag Hammadi rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Qena followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Qus followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.