Comparisons
Takhar vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Afghanistan: Kunduz and Parwan
Takhar in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Takhar was at its lowest in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Takhar, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Taloqan, Rustaq and Chayab. Out of the three cities, Taloqan and Rustaq do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Taloqan rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Rustaq was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Takhar fare in comparison to others in Afghanistan? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Takhar was the 22nd-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 Takhar has become more disconnected. Takhar ranked 24th in 1975, 22nd in 1976-1990, 16th in 1991-2005 and 22nd in 2006-2020.
Takhar in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Takhar is Ishkamish with an SNDi of 5.89, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Taloqan with an SNDi of 4.53, which is sprawly. See trends for these cities: Taloqan, Ishkamish
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Takhar was at its lowest in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Takhar, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Taloqan, Rustaq and Chayab. Out of the three cities, Taloqan and Chayab do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Taloqan rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Chayab peaked in 1976-1990.
To date, Takhar is the 21st-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 Takhar has become more disconnected. Takhar ranked 24th in 1975, 23rd in 1976-1990, 21st in 1991-2005 and 21st in 2006-2020.