Comparisons
Guangxi vs. the other two most closely populated regions in China: Yunnan and Chongqing
Guangxi in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Guangxi followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Guangxi, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Nanning, Liuzhou and Guilin. Out of the three cities, Nanning and Guilin do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Nanning peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Guilin peaked in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Guangxi fare in comparison to others in China? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Guangxi was the 17th-most disconnected out of the 31 regions in China. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in China, street construction in Guangxi has become more disconnected. Guangxi ranked 18th in 1975, 20th in 1976-1990, 13th in 1991-2005 and 17th in 2006-2020.
Guangxi in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Guangxi is Baise with an SNDi of 5.95, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Zhongshan with an SNDi of 1.34, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Zhongshan, Baise
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Guangxi followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Guangxi, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Nanning, Liuzhou and Guilin. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Nanning peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Liuzhou rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Guilin peaked in 1991-2005.
To date, Guangxi is the 19th-most disconnected out of the 31 regions in China. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in China, the street network in Guangxi has become more connected. Guangxi ranked 18th in 1975, 19th in 1976-1990, 19th in 1991-2005 and 19th in 2006-2020.