Comparisons
Jizan vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Saudi Arabia: Najran and Ha'il
Jizan in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Jizan rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Jizan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Abu `Arish, Jizan and Sabya. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Abu `Arish was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Jizan was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Sabya was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
Jizan in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Jizan is Abu `Arish with an SNDi of 2.9, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Samitah with an SNDi of 2.52, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Samitah, Abu `Arish
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Jizan rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Jizan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Abu `Arish, Jizan and Sabya. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Abu `Arish was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Jizan was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Sabya was at its lowest in 1976-1990.