Comparisons
Faryab vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Afghanistan: Nangarhar and Balkh
Faryab in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Faryab fell steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Faryab, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Andkhoy, Bai Ghesi and Koh-i-Sayad. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Andkhoy peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bai Ghesi followed a zig-zag trend. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Koh-i-Sayad was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Faryab fare in comparison to others in Afghanistan? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Faryab was the 4th-most disconnected out of the 28 regions in Afghanistan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Afghanistan, street construction in Faryab has become more disconnected. Faryab ranked 10th in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.
Faryab in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Faryab is Qeysar with an SNDi of 4.02, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Gawaki with an SNDi of 1.72, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Gawaki, Qeysar
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Faryab fell steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Faryab, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Andkhoy, Bai Ghesi and Koh-i-Sayad. Out of the three cities, Andkhoy and Bai Ghesi do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Andkhoy peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Bai Ghesi fell steadily.
To date, Faryab is the 4th-most disconnected out of the 28 regions in Afghanistan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Afghanistan, the street network in Faryab has become more disconnected. Faryab ranked 10th in 1975, 10th in 1976-1990, 9th in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.