Comparisons
Kapisa vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Afghanistan: Ghor and Samangan
Kapisa in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kapisa peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Kapisa, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Golbahar and Mahmud-e Raqi. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Golbahar peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mahmud-e Raqi followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease.
Kapisa in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Kapisa is Golbahar with an SNDi of 4.57, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Mahmud-e Raqi with an SNDi of 3.87, which is relatively sprawly. See trends for these cities: Mahmud-e Raqi, Golbahar
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kapisa rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Kapisa, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Golbahar and Mahmud-e Raqi. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Golbahar peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mahmud-e Raqi followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.