Comparisons
Balkan vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Turkmenistan: Lebap and Mary
Balkan in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Balkan fell steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Balkan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Balkanabat, Gyzylarbat and Turkmenbashy. Out of the three cities, Balkanabat and Turkmenbashy do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Balkanabat followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Turkmenbashy peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Balkan fare in comparison to others in Turkmenistan? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Balkan was the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 5 regions in Turkmenistan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Turkmenistan, street construction in Balkan has become more disconnected. Balkan ranked 3rd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.
Balkan in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Balkan is Turkmenbashy with an SNDi of 3.6, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Balkanabat with an SNDi of 1.87, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Balkanabat, Turkmenbashy
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Balkan fell steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Balkan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Balkanabat, Gyzylarbat and Turkmenbashy. Out of the three cities, Balkanabat and Turkmenbashy do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Balkanabat was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Turkmenbashy rose steadily.
To date, Balkan is the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 5 regions in Turkmenistan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Turkmenistan, the street network in Balkan has become more disconnected. Balkan ranked 3rd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.