Comparisons
Ar Raqqah vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Syria: Dayr Az Zawr and Dar`a
Ar Raqqah in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ar Raqqah followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Ar Raqqah, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Raqqa and Al-Tabqah. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Raqqa rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Al-Tabqah peaked in 1991-2005.
Ar Raqqah in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Ar Raqqah is Al-Tabqah with an SNDi of 2.07, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Raqqa with an SNDi of 1.93, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Raqqa, Al-Tabqah
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ar Raqqah rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Ar Raqqah, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Raqqa and Al-Tabqah. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Ar Raqqah follow the same region trend.