Comparisons
South Kazakhstan vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Kazakhstan: Aqmola and Qaraghandy
South Kazakhstan in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in South Kazakhstan peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in South Kazakhstan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Shymkent, Turkestan and Sarıağaş. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Shymkent peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Turkestan peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Sarıağaş peaked in 1976-1990.
South Kazakhstan in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in South Kazakhstan is Sarıağaş with an SNDi of 5.06, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Jetisay with an SNDi of 2.71, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Jetisay, Sarıağaş
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in South Kazakhstan peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in South Kazakhstan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Shymkent, Turkestan and Sarıağaş. Out of the three cities, Shymkent and Sarıağaş do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Shymkent peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Sarıağaş peaked in 1976-1990.