Comparisons
East Kazakhstan vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Kazakhstan: Qaraghandy and Pavlodar
East Kazakhstan in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in East Kazakhstan rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in East Kazakhstan, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Semey and Ust-Kamenogorsk. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Semey peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ust-Kamenogorsk peaked in 1991-2005.
East Kazakhstan in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in East Kazakhstan is Ust-Kamenogorsk with an SNDi of 3.63, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Semey with an SNDi of 3.49, which is relatively sprawly. See trends for these cities: Semey, Ust-Kamenogorsk
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in East Kazakhstan rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in East Kazakhstan, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Semey and Ust-Kamenogorsk. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in East Kazakhstan follow the same region trend.