Comparisons
Lattakia vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Syria: Al Hasakah and Hamah
Lattakia in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Lattakia rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Lattakia, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Latakia and Jablah. Out of the two cities, Jablah does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Jablah peaked in 1991-2005.
Lattakia in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Lattakia is Latakia with an SNDi of 2.88, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Jablah with an SNDi of 2.47, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Jablah, Latakia
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Lattakia rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Lattakia, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Latakia and Jablah. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Lattakia follow the same region trend.