Comparisons
Al Jazirah vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Sudan: West Kurdufan and River Nile
Al Jazirah in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al Jazirah followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Al Jazirah, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Wad Madanī, Al Managil and Al Hasahisa. Out of the three cities, Wad Madanī and Al Hasahisa do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Wad Madanī rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al Hasahisa peaked in 1991-2005.
Al Jazirah in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Al Jazirah is Al Hasahisa with an SNDi of 2.38, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Al Managil with an SNDi of 1.21, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Al Managil, Al Hasahisa
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al Jazirah followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Al Jazirah, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Wad Madanī, Al Managil and Al Hasahisa. Out of the three cities, Wad Madanī and Al Hasahisa do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Wad Madanī rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al Hasahisa rose steadily.