Comparisons
Okinawa vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Japan: Nara and Gunma
Okinawa in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Okinawa peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Okinawa, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Naha. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Okinawa follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Okinawa fare in comparison to others in Japan? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Okinawa was the 16th-most disconnected out of the 44 regions in Japan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Japan, street construction in Okinawa has become more disconnected. Okinawa ranked 18th in 1975, 11th in 1976-1990, 20th in 1991-2005 and 16th in 2006-2020.
Okinawa in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Okinawa is Naha with an SNDi of 2.47, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Naha with an SNDi of 2.47, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Naha, Naha
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Okinawa rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Okinawa, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Naha. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Okinawa follow the same region trend.
To date, Okinawa is the 20th-most disconnected out of the 44 regions in Japan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Japan, the street network in Okinawa has become more connected. Okinawa ranked 18th in 1975, 18th in 1976-1990, 21st in 1991-2005 and 20th in 2006-2020.