Comparisons
Maysan vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Iraq: Wasit and Karbala'
Maysan in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Maysan followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Maysan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Amarah, Al Majar al Kabir and Qalat Saleh. Out of the three cities, Al Majar al Kabir and Qalat Saleh do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al Majar al Kabir peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Qalat Saleh peaked in 1976-1990.
Maysan in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Maysan is Amarah with an SNDi of 2.73, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Al Majar al Kabir with an SNDi of 1.5, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Al Majar al Kabir, Amarah
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Maysan peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Maysan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Amarah, Al Majar al Kabir and Qalat Saleh. Out of the three cities, Amarah does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Amarah followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.