Comparisons
Papua vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Indonesia: Nusa Tenggara Timur and Kalimantan Selatan
Papua in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Papua was at its lowest in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Papua, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Timika, Merauke and Jayapura. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Timika rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Merauke followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Jayapura followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
Papua in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Papua is Enarotali with an SNDi of 7.24, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Agats with an SNDi of 1.75, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Agats, Enarotali
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Papua was at its lowest in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Papua, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Timika, Merauke and Jayapura. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Timika rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Merauke rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Jayapura rose steadily.