Comparisons
Hatay vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Turkey: Adana and Sanliurfa
Hatay in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Hatay peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Hatay, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Hatay, İskenderun and Samandağ. Out of the three cities, İskenderun and Samandağ do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in İskenderun followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Samandağ was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
Hatay in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Hatay is Hatay with an SNDi of 2.95, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Kırıkhan with an SNDi of 1.9, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Kırıkhan, Hatay
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Hatay rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Hatay, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Hatay, İskenderun and Samandağ. Out of the three cities, Hatay and Samandağ do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Hatay peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Samandağ was at its lowest in 1976-1990.