Comparisons
North Khorasan vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Iran: Kohgiluyeh and Buyer Ahmad and Zanjan
North Khorasan in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in North Khorasan fell steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in North Khorasan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Bojnurd, Shirvan and Esfarayen. Out of the three cities, Shirvan does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Shirvan peaked in 1976-1990.
North Khorasan in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in North Khorasan is Shirvan with an SNDi of 2.81, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Bojnurd with an SNDi of 2.53, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Bojnurd, Shirvan
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in North Khorasan fell steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in North Khorasan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Bojnurd, Shirvan and Esfarayen. Out of the three cities, Shirvan does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Shirvan peaked in 1976-1990.