Comparisons
West Azarbaijan vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Iran: East Azarbaijan and Kerman
West Azarbaijan in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in West Azarbaijan peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in West Azarbaijan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Urmia, Qaraziadin and Khoy. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Urmia rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Qaraziadin rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Khoy rose steadily.
West Azarbaijan in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in West Azarbaijan is Khoy with an SNDi of 4.2, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Bukan with an SNDi of 1.73, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Bukan, Khoy
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in West Azarbaijan rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in West Azarbaijan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Urmia, Qaraziadin and Khoy. Out of the three cities, Qaraziadin does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Qaraziadin was at its lowest in 1976-1990.