Comparisons
Al Jawf vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Saudi Arabia: Al Hudud ash Shamaliyah and Ha'il
Al Jawf in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al Jawf was at its lowest in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Al Jawf, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Sakaka and Al Qurayyat. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Sakaka followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al Qurayyat fell steadily.
Al Jawf in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Al Jawf is Al Qurayyat with an SNDi of 2.45, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Sakaka with an SNDi of 2.27, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Sakaka, Al Qurayyat
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al Jawf fell steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Al Jawf, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Sakaka and Al Qurayyat. Out of the two cities, Sakaka does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Sakaka peaked in 1976-1990.