Comparisons
Qaraghandy vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Kazakhstan: East Kazakhstan and Pavlodar
Qaraghandy in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Qaraghandy peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Qaraghandy, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Karaganda, Temirtau and Май-Кудук. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Karaganda was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Temirtau peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Май-Кудук peaked in 1991-2005.
Qaraghandy in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Qaraghandy is Jezqazğan with an SNDi of 2.39, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Balqaş with an SNDi of 1.53, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Balqaş, Jezqazğan
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Qaraghandy rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Qaraghandy, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Karaganda, Temirtau and Май-Кудук. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Karaganda was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Temirtau peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Май-Кудук peaked in 1991-2005.