Comparisons
Ghor vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Afghanistan: Kapisa and Samangan
Ghor in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ghor was at its lowest in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Ghor, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Firozkoh. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Firozkoh peaked in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Ghor fare in comparison to others in Afghanistan? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Ghor was the 13th-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 Ghor has become more disconnected. Ghor ranked 15th in 1975, 12th in 1976-1990, 7th in 1991-2005 and 13th in 2006-2020.
Ghor in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Ghor is Firozkoh with an SNDi of 4.48, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Firozkoh with an SNDi of 4.48, which is sprawly. See trends for these cities: Firozkoh, Firozkoh
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ghor fell steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Ghor, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Firozkoh. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Ghor follow the same region trend.
To date, Ghor is the 14th-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 Ghor has become more disconnected. Ghor ranked 15th in 1975, 14th in 1976-1990, 13th in 1991-2005 and 14th in 2006-2020.