Comparisons
Badghis vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Afghanistan: Laghman and Ghazni
Badghis in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Badghis was at its lowest in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Badghis, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Qala i Naw and Bala Murghab. Out of the two cities, Qala i Naw does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Qala i Naw was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
Badghis in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Badghis is Bala Murghab with an SNDi of 5.88, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Qala i Naw with an SNDi of 3.55, which is relatively sprawly. See trends for these cities: Qala i Naw, Bala Murghab
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Badghis fell steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Badghis, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Qala i Naw and Bala Murghab. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Badghis follow the same region trend.