Comparisons
Hamadan vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Iran: Kermanshah and Ardebil
Hamadan in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Hamadan was at its lowest in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Hamadan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Hamedan, Famenin and Malayer. Out of the three cities, Famenin does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Famenin was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
Hamadan in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Hamadan is Hamedan with an SNDi of 3.44, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Nahavand with an SNDi of 2.35, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Nahavand, Hamedan
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Hamadan was at its lowest in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Hamadan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Hamedan, Famenin and Malayer. Out of the three cities, Famenin and Malayer do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Famenin was at its lowest in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Malayer was at its lowest in 1991-2005.