Comparisons
Zanjan vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Iran: Kohgiluyeh and Buyer Ahmad and North Khorasan
Zanjan in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Zanjan rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Zanjan, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Zanjan and Abhar. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Zanjan was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Abhar followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease.
Zanjan in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Zanjan is Abhar with an SNDi of 2.79, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Zanjan with an SNDi of 2.76, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Zanjan, Abhar
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Zanjan rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Zanjan, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Zanjan and Abhar. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Zanjan was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Abhar peaked in 1976-1990.