Comparisons
Bago vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Myanmar: Shan and Kachin
Bago in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bago followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Bago, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Pegu, Pyay and Taungoo. Out of the three cities, Taungoo does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Taungoo rose steadily.
Bago in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Bago is Pyu with an SNDi of 4.56, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Shwegyin with an SNDi of 2.07, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Shwegyin, Pyu
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Bago rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Bago, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Pegu, Pyay and Taungoo. Out of the three cities, Pyay does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Pyay followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.