Comparisons
Gaziantep vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Turkey: Antalya and Sanliurfa
Gaziantep in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Gaziantep followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Gaziantep, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Gaziantep, Nizip and Büyükpınar. Out of the three cities, Nizip does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Nizip peaked in 1976-1990.
Gaziantep in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Gaziantep is Büyükpınar with an SNDi of 2.8, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Gaziantep with an SNDi of 1.52, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Gaziantep, Büyükpınar
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Gaziantep rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Gaziantep, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Gaziantep, Nizip and Büyükpınar. Out of the three cities, Büyükpınar does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Büyükpınar followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease.