Comparisons
Ysyk-Kol vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Kyrgyzstan: Chuy and Osh
Ysyk-Köl in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ysyk-Köl rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Ysyk-Köl, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Ak-Bulun. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ak-Bulun was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Ysyk-Köl fare in comparison to others in Kyrgyzstan? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Ysyk-Köl was the 2nd-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 Ysyk-Köl has become more connected. Ysyk-Köl ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.
Ysyk-Köl in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Ysyk-Köl is Ak-Bulun with an SNDi of 4.47, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Ak-Bulun with an SNDi of 4.47, which is sprawly. See trends for these cities: Ak-Bulun, Ak-Bulun
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ysyk-Köl rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Ysyk-Köl, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Ak-Bulun. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ak-Bulun was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
To date, Ysyk-Köl is the 1st-most disconnected out of the 6 regions in Kyrgyzstan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Ysyk-Köl ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.