Comparisons
Faryab vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Afghanistan: Nangarhar and Balkh
Faryab in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Faryab fell steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Faryab, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Andkhoy, Bai Ghesi and Koh-i-Sayad. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Andkhoy peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bai Ghesi followed a zig-zag trend. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Koh-i-Sayad was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
Faryab in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Faryab is Qeysar with an SNDi of 4.02, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Gawaki with an SNDi of 1.72, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Gawaki, Qeysar
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Faryab fell steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Faryab, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Andkhoy, Bai Ghesi and Koh-i-Sayad. Out of the three cities, Andkhoy and Bai Ghesi do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Andkhoy peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Bai Ghesi fell steadily.