Comparisons
P'yongan-bukto vs. the other two most closely populated regions in North Korea: Hamgyong-bukto and Hwanghae-namdo
P'yŏngan-bukto in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in P'yŏngan-bukto rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in P'yŏngan-bukto, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Jongju, Ryongchon and Sonchon. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Jongju followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ryongchon was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Sonchon peaked in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in P'yŏngan-bukto fare in comparison to others in North Korea? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in P'yŏngan-bukto was the 12th-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 P'yŏngan-bukto has become more connected. P'yŏngan-bukto ranked 10th in 1975, 9th in 1976-1990, 11th in 1991-2005 and 12th in 2006-2020.
P'yŏngan-bukto in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in P'yŏngan-bukto is Sakju with an SNDi of 8.35, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Sonchon with an SNDi of 3.14, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Sonchon, Sakju
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in P'yŏngan-bukto rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in P'yŏngan-bukto, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Jongju, Ryongchon and Sonchon. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Jongju fell steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ryongchon was at its lowest in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Sonchon peaked in 1991-2005.
To date, P'yŏngan-bukto is the 12th-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, the street network in P'yŏngan-bukto has become more connected. P'yŏngan-bukto ranked 10th in 1975, 11th in 1976-1990, 12th in 1991-2005 and 12th in 2006-2020.