Comparisons
Louangphrabang vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Laos: Champasak and Vientiane [prefecture]
Louangphrabang in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Louangphrabang followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Louangphrabang, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Luang Prabang. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Luang Prabang rose steadily.
How do development practices in Louangphrabang fare in comparison to others in Laos? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Louangphrabang was the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 3 regions in Laos. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Louangphrabang ranked 3rd in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.
Louangphrabang in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Louangphrabang is Luang Prabang with an SNDi of 5.22, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Luang Prabang with an SNDi of 5.22, which is very sprawly. See trends for these cities: Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Louangphrabang followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Louangphrabang, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Luang Prabang. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Luang Prabang rose steadily.
To date, Louangphrabang is the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 3 regions in Laos. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Louangphrabang ranked 3rd in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.