Comparisons
Hormozgan vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Iran: Yazd and Markazi
Hormozgan in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Hormozgan followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Hormozgan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Bandar Abbas, Seerik and Minab. Out of the three cities, Seerik does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Seerik was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Hormozgan fare in comparison to others in Iran? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Hormozgan was the 24th-most disconnected out of the 31 regions in Iran. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Iran, street construction in Hormozgan has become more connected. Hormozgan ranked 7th in 1975, 23rd in 1976-1990, 22nd in 1991-2005 and 24th in 2006-2020.
Hormozgan in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Hormozgan is Seerik with an SNDi of 3.65, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Roudan with an SNDi of 2.25, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Roudan, Seerik
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Hormozgan rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Hormozgan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Bandar Abbas, Seerik and Minab. Out of the three cities, Seerik and Minab do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Seerik was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Minab followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
To date, Hormozgan is the 14th-most disconnected out of the 31 regions in Iran. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Iran, the street network in Hormozgan has become more connected. Hormozgan ranked 7th in 1975, 10th in 1976-1990, 13th in 1991-2005 and 14th in 2006-2020.