Comparisons
Kordestan vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Iran: Gilan and Qom
Kordestan in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kordestan rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Kordestan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Sanandaj, Saqqez and Marivan. Out of the three cities, Saqqez and Marivan do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Saqqez was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Marivan followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
Kordestan in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Kordestan is Sanandaj with an SNDi of 3.0, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Saqqez with an SNDi of 2.07, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Saqqez, Sanandaj
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kordestan rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Kordestan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Sanandaj, Saqqez and Marivan. Out of the three cities, Saqqez does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Saqqez was at its lowest in 1976-1990.