Comparisons
Sughd vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Tajikistan: Khatlon and Districts of Republican Subordin
Sughd in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Sughd rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Sughd, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Khujand, Ghafurov and Proletar. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Khujand was at its lowest in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ghafurov peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Proletar peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Sughd fare in comparison to others in Tajikistan? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Sughd was the 1st-most disconnected out of the 4 regions in Tajikistan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Tajikistan, street construction in Sughd has become more disconnected. Sughd ranked 2nd in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.
Sughd in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Sughd is Ghonchi with an SNDi of 4.96, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Nijoni with an SNDi of 2.72, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Nijoni, Ghonchi
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Sughd rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Sughd, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Khujand, Ghafurov and Proletar. Out of the three cities, Khujand and Ghafurov do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Khujand was at its lowest in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ghafurov peaked in 1991-2005.
To date, Sughd is the 1st-most disconnected out of the 4 regions in Tajikistan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Tajikistan, the street network in Sughd has become more disconnected. Sughd ranked 2nd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.