Comparisons
West Kazakhstan vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Kazakhstan: Qostanay and Atyrau
West Kazakhstan in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in West Kazakhstan peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in West Kazakhstan, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Oral. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Oral followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
West Kazakhstan in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in West Kazakhstan is Oral with an SNDi of 2.16, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Oral with an SNDi of 2.16, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Oral, Oral
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in West Kazakhstan rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in West Kazakhstan, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Oral. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Oral followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.