Comparisons

345678<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of street additions
345678<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of entire street network
YangonMandalayAyeyarwady

Yangon vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Myanmar: Mandalay and Ayeyarwady

Yangon in context: Street-network sprawl of new development

The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Yangon followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Yangon, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Yangon, Thanlyin and Taik Kyi. Out of the three cities, Thanlyin and Taik Kyi do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Thanlyin rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Taik Kyi rose steadily.

Yangon in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Yangon is Taik Kyi with an SNDi of 4.57, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Kayan with an SNDi of 2.51, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Kayan, Taik Kyi

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Yangon followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Yangon, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Yangon, Thanlyin and Taik Kyi. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Yangon peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Thanlyin rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Taik Kyi rose steadily.