Comparisons
Kunduz vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Afghanistan: Takhar and Parwan
Kunduz in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kunduz followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Kunduz, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Kunduz, خان آباد and Imam Sahib. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kunduz peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in خان آباد rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Imam Sahib rose steadily.
How do development practices in Kunduz fare in comparison to others in Afghanistan? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Kunduz was the 17th-most disconnected out of the 28 regions in Afghanistan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Afghanistan, street construction in Kunduz has become more connected. Kunduz ranked 16th in 1975, 21st in 1976-1990, 20th in 1991-2005 and 17th in 2006-2020.
Kunduz in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Kunduz is خان آباد with an SNDi of 5.71, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Imam Sahib with an SNDi of 3.64, which is relatively sprawly. See trends for these cities: Imam Sahib, خان آباد
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kunduz followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Kunduz, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Kunduz, خان آباد and Imam Sahib. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kunduz peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in خان آباد rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Imam Sahib rose steadily.
To date, Kunduz is the 19th-most disconnected out of the 28 regions in Afghanistan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Afghanistan, the street network in Kunduz has become more connected. Kunduz ranked 16th in 1975, 18th in 1976-1990, 20th in 1991-2005 and 19th in 2006-2020.