Comparisons
Surxondaryo vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Uzbekistan: Qaraqalpaqstan and Xorazm
Surxondaryo in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Surxondaryo peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Surxondaryo, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Termez, Denov and Jarqurgon. Out of the three cities, Termez and Denov do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Termez rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Denov followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in Surxondaryo fare in comparison to others in Uzbekistan? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Surxondaryo was the 14th-most disconnected out of the 14 regions in Uzbekistan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Surxondaryo ranked 14th in 1975, 14th in 1976-1990, 14th in 1991-2005 and 14th in 2006-2020.
Surxondaryo in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Surxondaryo is Jarqurgon with an SNDi of 6.13, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Termez with an SNDi of 3.54, which is relatively sprawly. See trends for these cities: Termez, Jarqurgon
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Surxondaryo rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Surxondaryo, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Termez, Denov and Jarqurgon. Out of the three cities, Denov does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Denov followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
To date, Surxondaryo is the 14th-most disconnected out of the 14 regions in Uzbekistan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Surxondaryo ranked 14th in 1975, 14th in 1976-1990, 14th in 1991-2005 and 14th in 2006-2020.