Comparisons
South vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Lebanon: North and Nabatiyeh
South in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in South peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in South, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Sidon and Tyre. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Sidon peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tyre peaked in 1991-2005.
South in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in South is Sidon with an SNDi of 3.57, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Tyre with an SNDi of 3.34, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Tyre, Sidon
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in South peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in South, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Sidon and Tyre. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Sidon rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Tyre rose steadily.