Comparisons
Hirat vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Afghanistan: Kandahar and Faryab
Hirat in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Hirat was at its lowest in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Hirat, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Herat, Shindand and Guzarah. Out of the three cities, Shindand and Guzarah do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Shindand was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Guzarah followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease.
Hirat in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Hirat is Shindand with an SNDi of 4.11, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Bandabad with an SNDi of 2.51, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Bandabad, Shindand
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Hirat was at its lowest in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Hirat, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Herat, Shindand and Guzarah. Out of the three cities, Shindand and Guzarah do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Shindand was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Guzarah followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease.