Comparisons
Shabwah vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Yemen: Lahij and Al Bayda'
Shabwah in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Shabwah followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Shabwah, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Bayhan and `Ataq. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bayhan rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in `Ataq peaked in 1976-1990.
Shabwah in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Shabwah is Bayhan with an SNDi of 3.82, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is `Ataq with an SNDi of 2.2, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: `Ataq, Bayhan
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Shabwah peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Shabwah, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Bayhan and `Ataq. Out of the two cities, Bayhan does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Bayhan rose steadily.