Comparisons
K. Maras vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Turkey: Van and Eskisehir
K. Maras in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in K. Maras followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in K. Maras, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Kahramanmaraş, Elbistan and Afşin. Out of the three cities, Kahramanmaraş and Afşin do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kahramanmaraş peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Afşin was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
K. Maras in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in K. Maras is Afşin with an SNDi of 1.86, which is very well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Kahramanmaraş with an SNDi of 1.8, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Kahramanmaraş, Afşin
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in K. Maras rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in K. Maras, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Kahramanmaraş, Elbistan and Afşin. Out of the three cities, Afşin does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Afşin was at its lowest in 1976-1990.