Comparisons
Zhambyl vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Kazakhstan: Atyrau and Qyzylorda
Zhambyl in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Zhambyl peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Zhambyl, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Taraz. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Zhambyl follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Zhambyl fare in comparison to others in Kazakhstan? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Zhambyl was the 13th-most disconnected out of the 14 regions in Kazakhstan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Kazakhstan, street construction in Zhambyl has become more connected. Zhambyl ranked 11th in 1975, 14th in 1976-1990, 14th in 1991-2005 and 13th in 2006-2020.
Zhambyl in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Zhambyl is Taraz with an SNDi of 3.14, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Taraz with an SNDi of 3.14, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Taraz, Taraz
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Zhambyl rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Zhambyl, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Taraz. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Taraz peaked in 1991-2005.
To date, Zhambyl is the 12th-most disconnected out of the 14 regions in Kazakhstan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Kazakhstan, the street network in Zhambyl has become more connected. Zhambyl ranked 11th in 1975, 12th in 1976-1990, 12th in 1991-2005 and 12th in 2006-2020.