Comparisons
Kabul vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Afghanistan: Hirat and Kandahar
Kabul in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kabul rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Kabul, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Kabul, Qarabagh and Pol-E-Charkhi. Out of the three cities, Pol-E-Charkhi does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Pol-E-Charkhi peaked in 1976-1990.
Kabul in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Kabul is Pol-E-Charkhi with an SNDi of 6.29, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Mir Bachah Kot with an SNDi of 3.46, which is relatively sprawly. See trends for these cities: Mir Bachah Kot, Pol-E-Charkhi
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kabul rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Kabul, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Kabul, Qarabagh and Pol-E-Charkhi. Out of the three cities, Pol-E-Charkhi does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Pol-E-Charkhi peaked in 1976-1990.