Comparisons
Golestan vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Iran: Markazi and Yazd
Golestan in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Golestan rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Golestan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Gorgan, Gonbad-e Qabus and Bandar-e Torkaman. Out of the three cities, Bandar-e Torkaman does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bandar-e Torkaman was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
Golestan in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Golestan is Gorgan with an SNDi of 4.13, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Galikash with an SNDi of 3.3, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Galikash, Gorgan
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Golestan rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Golestan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Gorgan, Gonbad-e Qabus and Bandar-e Torkaman. Out of the three cities, Bandar-e Torkaman does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Bandar-e Torkaman was at its lowest in 1976-1990.