Comparisons
Hwanghae-namdo vs. the other two most closely populated regions in North Korea: Hamgyong-bukto and P'yongan-bukto
Hwanghae-namdo in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Hwanghae-namdo followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Hwanghae-namdo, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Haeju, Sinchon and Paechon. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Haeju peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Sinchon rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Paechon followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in Hwanghae-namdo fare in comparison to others in North Korea? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Hwanghae-namdo was the 4th-most disconnected out of the 13 regions in North Korea. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in North Korea, street construction in Hwanghae-namdo has become more connected. Hwanghae-namdo ranked 3rd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.
Hwanghae-namdo in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Hwanghae-namdo is Samchon with an SNDi of 10.43, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Anak with an SNDi of 2.4, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Anak, Samchon
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Hwanghae-namdo rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Hwanghae-namdo, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Haeju, Sinchon and Paechon. Out of the three cities, Haeju and Paechon do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Haeju peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Paechon rose steadily.
To date, Hwanghae-namdo is the 1st-most disconnected out of the 13 regions in North Korea. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in North Korea, the street network in Hwanghae-namdo has become more disconnected. Hwanghae-namdo ranked 3rd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.