Comparisons
Balkh vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Afghanistan: Nangarhar and Faryab
Balkh in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Balkh peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Balkh, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Mazar i sharif, Khwaja Iskandar and Mirzay. Out of the three cities, Mirzay does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mirzay followed a zig-zag trend.
Balkh in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Balkh is Khwaja Iskandar with an SNDi of 5.96, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Mazar i sharif with an SNDi of 2.41, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Mazar i sharif, Khwaja Iskandar
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Balkh peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Balkh, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Mazar i sharif, Khwaja Iskandar and Mirzay. Out of the three cities, Mirzay does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mirzay followed a zig-zag trend.