Comparisons
Badakhshan vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Afghanistan: Sari Pul and Jawzjan
Badakhshan in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Badakhshan followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Badakhshan, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Fayzabad and Kishim. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Badakhshan follow the same region trend.
Badakhshan in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Badakhshan is Kishim with an SNDi of 7.23, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Fayzabad with an SNDi of 5.85, which is very sprawly. See trends for these cities: Fayzabad, Kishim
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Badakhshan followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Badakhshan, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Fayzabad and Kishim. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Fayzabad peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kishim peaked in 1976-1990.