Comparisons
Tanintharyi vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Myanmar: Kayin and Rakhine
Tanintharyi in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tanintharyi rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Tanintharyi, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Myeik, Dawei and Kawthaung. Out of the three cities, Dawei does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Dawei was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
Tanintharyi in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Tanintharyi is Palaw with an SNDi of 5.07, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Dawei with an SNDi of 1.68, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Dawei, Palaw
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Tanintharyi rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Tanintharyi, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Myeik, Dawei and Kawthaung. Out of the three cities, Dawei does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Dawei was at its lowest in 1991-2005.