Comparisons
Qyzylorda vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Kazakhstan: Zhambyl and Atyrau
Qyzylorda in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Qyzylorda followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Qyzylorda, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Kyzylorda and Ayteke Bi. Out of the two cities, Ayteke Bi does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ayteke Bi was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Qyzylorda fare in comparison to others in Kazakhstan? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Qyzylorda was the 7th-most disconnected out of the 14 regions in Kazakhstan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Kazakhstan, street construction in Qyzylorda has become more disconnected. Qyzylorda ranked 10th in 1975, 8th in 1976-1990, 7th in 1991-2005 and 7th in 2006-2020.
Qyzylorda in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Qyzylorda is Ayteke Bi with an SNDi of 3.11, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Kyzylorda with an SNDi of 2.46, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Kyzylorda, Ayteke Bi
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Qyzylorda followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Qyzylorda, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Kyzylorda and Ayteke Bi. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kyzylorda rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ayteke Bi was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
To date, Qyzylorda is the 9th-most disconnected out of the 14 regions in Kazakhstan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Kazakhstan, the street network in Qyzylorda has become more disconnected. Qyzylorda ranked 10th in 1975, 10th in 1976-1990, 9th in 1991-2005 and 9th in 2006-2020.