Comparisons
Al-Basrah vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Iraq: Ninawa and Sala ad-Din
Al-Basrah in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al-Basrah rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Al-Basrah, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Basra, Az Zubayr and Al Qurna. Out of the three cities, Az Zubayr and Al Qurna do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Az Zubayr followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al Qurna followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease.
Al-Basrah in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Al-Basrah is Al-Midaina with an SNDi of 3.62, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Az Zubayr with an SNDi of 2.05, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Az Zubayr, Al-Midaina
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al-Basrah rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Al-Basrah, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Basra, Az Zubayr and Al Qurna. Out of the three cities, Al Qurna does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al Qurna fell steadily.