Comparisons

2468<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of street additions
2468<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of entire street network
BaghlanHilmandParwan

Baghlan vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Afghanistan: Hilmand and Parwan

Baghlan in context: Street-network sprawl of new development

The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Baghlan peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Baghlan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Puli Khumri, Baghlan and Nahrin. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Puli Khumri followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Baghlan followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Nahrin followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease.

Baghlan in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Baghlan is Puli Khumri with an SNDi of 7.61, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Baghlan with an SNDi of 2.33, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Baghlan, Puli Khumri

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Baghlan peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Baghlan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Puli Khumri, Baghlan and Nahrin. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Puli Khumri rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Baghlan followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Nahrin peaked in 1976-1990.