Comparisons
An-Najaf vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Iraq: Al-Qadisiyah and Al-Anbar
An-Najaf in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in An-Najaf followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease. To get a sense of how street development has changed in An-Najaf, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Al-Najaf and Al Mishkhab. Out of the two cities, Al Mishkhab does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al Mishkhab was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
An-Najaf in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in An-Najaf is Al Mishkhab with an SNDi of 2.53, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Al-Najaf with an SNDi of 2.46, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Al-Najaf, Al Mishkhab
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in An-Najaf followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in An-Najaf, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Al-Najaf and Al Mishkhab. Out of the two cities, Al Mishkhab does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al Mishkhab was at its lowest in 1976-1990.