Comparisons
Kunar vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Afghanistan: Paktya and Logar
Kunar in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kunar followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Kunar, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Asadabad. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Asadabad was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Kunar fare in comparison to others in Afghanistan? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Kunar was the 28th-most disconnected out of the 28 regions in Afghanistan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Kunar ranked 28th in 1975, 28th in 1976-1990, 28th in 1991-2005 and 28th in 2006-2020.
Kunar in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Kunar is Asadabad with an SNDi of 10.47, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Asadabad with an SNDi of 10.47, which is very sprawly. See trends for these cities: Asadabad, Asadabad
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kunar peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Kunar, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Asadabad. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Asadabad was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
To date, Kunar is the 28th-most disconnected out of the 28 regions in Afghanistan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Kunar ranked 28th in 1975, 28th in 1976-1990, 28th in 1991-2005 and 28th in 2006-2020.