Comparisons
Gampaha vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Sri Lanka: Kandy and Galle
Gampaha in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Gampaha was at its lowest in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Gampaha, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Colombo [Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte]. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Colombo [Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte] rose steadily.
Gampaha in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Gampaha is Colombo [Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte] with an SNDi of 6.11, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Colombo [Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte] with an SNDi of 6.11, which is very sprawly. See trends for these cities: Colombo [Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte], Colombo [Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte]
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Gampaha was at its lowest in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Gampaha, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Colombo [Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte]. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Colombo [Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte] rose steadily.