Comparisons
Zakarpattia vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Ukraine: Ternopil' and Rivne
Zakarpattia in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Zakarpattia peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Zakarpattia, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Uzhhorod and Mukachevo. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Uzhhorod rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mukachevo rose steadily.
How do development practices in Zakarpattia fare in comparison to others in Ukraine? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Zakarpattia was the 26th-most disconnected out of the 27 regions in Ukraine. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Ukraine, street construction in Zakarpattia has become more disconnected. Zakarpattia ranked 27th in 1975, 27th in 1976-1990, 27th in 1991-2005 and 26th in 2006-2020.
Zakarpattia in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Zakarpattia is Mukachevo with an SNDi of 3.45, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Uzhhorod with an SNDi of 2.69, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Uzhhorod, Mukachevo
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Zakarpattia rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Zakarpattia, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Uzhhorod and Mukachevo. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Zakarpattia follow the same region trend.
To date, Zakarpattia is the 27th-most disconnected out of the 27 regions in Ukraine. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Zakarpattia ranked 27th in 1975, 27th in 1976-1990, 27th in 1991-2005 and 27th in 2006-2020.