Comparisons
Xinjiang Uygur vs. the other two most closely populated regions in China: Guizhou and Nei Mongol
Xinjiang Uygur in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Xinjiang Uygur followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Xinjiang Uygur, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Ürümqi, Korla and Kashgar. Out of the three cities, Korla does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Korla peaked in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Xinjiang Uygur fare in comparison to others in China? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Xinjiang Uygur was the 9th-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 Xinjiang Uygur has become more disconnected. Xinjiang Uygur ranked 24th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 9th in 2006-2020.
Xinjiang Uygur in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Xinjiang Uygur is Shihezi with an SNDi of 5.45, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Keriya with an SNDi of 1.67, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Keriya, Shihezi
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Xinjiang Uygur followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Xinjiang Uygur, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Ürümqi, Korla and Kashgar. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ürümqi rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Korla peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kashgar rose steadily.
To date, Xinjiang Uygur is the 13th-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 Xinjiang Uygur has become more disconnected. Xinjiang Uygur ranked 24th in 1975, 17th in 1976-1990, 15th in 1991-2005 and 13th in 2006-2020.