Comparisons
Al Hudud ash Shamaliyah vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Saudi Arabia: Al Jawf and Ha'il
Al Hudud ash Shamaliyah in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al Hudud ash Shamaliyah was at its lowest in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Al Hudud ash Shamaliyah, we can consider two of its most populous cities: `Ar`ar and Rafha. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in `Ar`ar followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Rafha rose steadily.
Al Hudud ash Shamaliyah in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Al Hudud ash Shamaliyah is `Ar`ar with an SNDi of 2.5, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Rafha with an SNDi of 1.65, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Rafha, `Ar`ar
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al Hudud ash Shamaliyah fell steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Al Hudud ash Shamaliyah, we can consider two of its most populous cities: `Ar`ar and Rafha. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in `Ar`ar followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Rafha rose steadily.