Comparisons
Diyarbakir vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Turkey: Manisa and Konya
Diyarbakir in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Diyarbakir peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Diyarbakir, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Diyarbakir, Al and Ergani. Out of the three cities, Ergani does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ergani rose steadily.
Diyarbakir in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Diyarbakir is Al with an SNDi of 5.31, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Bismil with an SNDi of 1.85, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Bismil, Al
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Diyarbakir peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Diyarbakir, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Diyarbakir, Al and Ergani. Out of the three cities, Al and Ergani do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Al peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ergani rose steadily.