Comparisons
Guizhou vs. the other two most closely populated regions in China: Xinjiang Uygur and Nei Mongol
Guizhou in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Guizhou peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Guizhou, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Guiyang, Honghuagang and Liupanshui. Out of the three cities, Honghuagang and Liupanshui do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Honghuagang followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Liupanshui was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Guizhou fare in comparison to others in China? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Guizhou was the 22nd-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 Guizhou has become more disconnected. Guizhou ranked 26th in 1975, 25th in 1976-1990, 25th in 1991-2005 and 22nd in 2006-2020.
Guizhou in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Guizhou is Wangjiazhai with an SNDi of 6.68, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Fenggang with an SNDi of 1.94, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Fenggang, Wangjiazhai
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Guizhou peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Guizhou, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Guiyang, Honghuagang and Liupanshui. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Guiyang peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Honghuagang rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Liupanshui was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
To date, Guizhou is the 25th-most disconnected out of the 31 regions in China. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in China, the street network in Guizhou has become more disconnected. Guizhou ranked 26th in 1975, 25th in 1976-1990, 25th in 1991-2005 and 25th in 2006-2020.