Comparisons
Osh vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Kyrgyzstan: Jalal-Abad and Chuy
Osh in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Osh rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Osh, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Özgön and Nookat. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Özgön followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Nookat peaked in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Osh fare in comparison to others in Kyrgyzstan? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Osh was the 6th-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Kyrgyzstan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Kyrgyzstan, street construction in Osh has become more connected. Osh ranked 5th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.
Osh in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Osh is Nookat with an SNDi of 3.5, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Özgön with an SNDi of 3.0, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Özgön, Nookat
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Osh rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Osh, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Özgön and Nookat. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Özgön followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Nookat peaked in 1991-2005.
To date, Osh is the 6th-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Kyrgyzstan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Kyrgyzstan, the street network in Osh has become more connected. Osh ranked 5th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.