Comparisons
Mardin vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Turkey: Agri and Mugla
Mardin in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mardin followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Mardin, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Nusaybin, Kızıltepe and Midyat. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Nusaybin rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kızıltepe rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Midyat peaked in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Mardin fare in comparison to others in Turkey? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Mardin was the 49th-most disconnected out of the 74 regions in Turkey. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Turkey, street construction in Mardin has become more disconnected. Mardin ranked 63rd in 1975, 61st in 1976-1990, 51st in 1991-2005 and 49th in 2006-2020.
Mardin in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Mardin is Mardin with an SNDi of 4.3, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Midyat with an SNDi of 1.92, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Midyat, Mardin
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mardin peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Mardin, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Nusaybin, Kızıltepe and Midyat. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Nusaybin rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kızıltepe rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Midyat fell steadily.
To date, Mardin is the 57th-most disconnected out of the 74 regions in Turkey. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Turkey, the street network in Mardin has become more disconnected. Mardin ranked 63rd in 1975, 64th in 1976-1990, 59th in 1991-2005 and 57th in 2006-2020.