Comparisons
Mangghystau vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Kazakhstan: Aqtobe and Pavlodar
Mangghystau in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mangghystau peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Mangghystau, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Aktau, Zhanaozen and Qızıltöbe. Out of the three cities, Aktau and Qızıltöbe do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Aktau followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Qızıltöbe followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease.
How do development practices in Mangghystau fare in comparison to others in Kazakhstan? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Mangghystau was the 1st-most disconnected out of the 14 regions in Kazakhstan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Mangghystau ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.
Mangghystau in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Mangghystau is Qızıltöbe with an SNDi of 3.21, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Zhanaozen with an SNDi of 1.68, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Zhanaozen, Qızıltöbe
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mangghystau rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Mangghystau, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Aktau, Zhanaozen and Qızıltöbe. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Aktau followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Zhanaozen peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Qızıltöbe peaked in 1991-2005.
To date, Mangghystau is the 1st-most disconnected out of the 14 regions in Kazakhstan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Mangghystau ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.