Comparisons
Adana vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Turkey: Hatay and Mersin
Adana in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Adana followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Adana, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Adana, Yenice and Yumurtalık. Out of the three cities, Yumurtalık does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Yumurtalık was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
Adana in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Adana is Sugözü with an SNDi of 5.02, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Ceyhan with an SNDi of 1.49, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Ceyhan, Sugözü
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Adana peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Adana, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Adana, Yenice and Yumurtalık. Out of the three cities, Yenice and Yumurtalık do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Yenice rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Yumurtalık was at its lowest in 1976-1990.