Comparisons
Qom vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Iran: Gilan and Kordestan
Qom in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Qom was at its lowest in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Qom, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Qom and District 8. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Qom followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in District 8 peaked in 1991-2005.
Qom in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Qom is District 8 with an SNDi of 4.9, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Qom with an SNDi of 2.77, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Qom, District 8
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Qom was at its lowest in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Qom, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Qom and District 8. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Qom followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in District 8 peaked in 1991-2005.