Comparisons
South Khorasan vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Iran: Ilam and Chahar Mahall and Bakhtiari
South Khorasan in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in South Khorasan followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in South Khorasan, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Birjand. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Birjand was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
South Khorasan in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in South Khorasan is Birjand with an SNDi of 2.36, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Birjand with an SNDi of 2.36, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Birjand, Birjand
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in South Khorasan followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in South Khorasan, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Birjand. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Birjand was at its lowest in 1976-1990.