Comparisons
Mon vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Myanmar: Sagaing and Rakhine
Mon in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mon followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Mon, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Mawlamyine, Thaton and Kyaikto. Out of the three cities, Thaton does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Thaton rose steadily.
Mon in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Mon is Kyaikto with an SNDi of 3.78, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Thaton with an SNDi of 2.79, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Thaton, Kyaikto
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mon rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Mon, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Mawlamyine, Thaton and Kyaikto. Out of the three cities, Mawlamyine does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mawlamyine followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.