Comparisons
Asgabat vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Turkmenistan: Dasoguz and Mary
Aşgabat in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Aşgabat peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Aşgabat, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Ashgabat and Yasmansalyk. Out of the two cities, Yasmansalyk does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Yasmansalyk followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease.
How do development practices in Aşgabat fare in comparison to others in Turkmenistan? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Aşgabat was the 1st-most disconnected out of the 5 regions in Turkmenistan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Aşgabat ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.
Aşgabat in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Aşgabat is Ashgabat with an SNDi of 2.46, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Yasmansalyk with an SNDi of 2.24, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Yasmansalyk, Ashgabat
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Aşgabat peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Aşgabat, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Ashgabat and Yasmansalyk. Out of the two cities, Yasmansalyk does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Yasmansalyk followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease.
To date, Aşgabat is the 1st-most disconnected out of the 5 regions in Turkmenistan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Aşgabat ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.