Comparisons
Dagestan vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Russia: Stavropol' and Volgograd
Dagestan in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Dagestan followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Dagestan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Makhachkala, Khasavyurt and Kaspiysk. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Makhachkala rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Khasavyurt peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kaspiysk peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Dagestan fare in comparison to others in Russia? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Dagestan was the 71st-most disconnected out of the 79 regions in Russia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Russia, street construction in Dagestan has become more disconnected. Dagestan ranked 79th in 1975, 76th in 1976-1990, 77th in 1991-2005 and 71st in 2006-2020.
Dagestan in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Dagestan is Makhachkala with an SNDi of 4.9, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Kizlyar with an SNDi of 2.91, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Kizlyar, Makhachkala
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Dagestan rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Dagestan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Makhachkala, Khasavyurt and Kaspiysk. Out of the three cities, Khasavyurt does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Khasavyurt peaked in 1991-2005.
To date, Dagestan is the 78th-most disconnected out of the 79 regions in Russia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Russia, the street network in Dagestan has become more disconnected. Dagestan ranked 79th in 1975, 78th in 1976-1990, 78th in 1991-2005 and 78th in 2006-2020.