The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Abyan followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Abyan, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Ja`ar and Lawdar. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ja`ar rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Lawdar followed a zig-zag trend.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Abyan is Lawdar with an SNDi of 5.24, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Ja`ar with an SNDi of 3.17, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Ja`ar, Lawdar

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Abyan followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Abyan, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Ja`ar and Lawdar. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ja`ar rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Lawdar rose steadily.