Comparisons
P'yongan-namdo vs. the other two most closely populated regions in North Korea: P'yongyang and Hamgyong-namdo
P'yŏngan-namdo in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in P'yŏngan-namdo followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in P'yŏngan-namdo, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Pyŏngsŏng, Nampo and Kaechon. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Pyŏngsŏng peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Nampo peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kaechon peaked in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in P'yŏngan-namdo fare in comparison to others in North Korea? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in P'yŏngan-namdo was the 6th-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, street construction in P'yŏngan-namdo has become more disconnected. P'yŏngan-namdo ranked 7th in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 5th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.
P'yŏngan-namdo in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in P'yŏngan-namdo is Hoechang with an SNDi of 8.9, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Mundok with an SNDi of 2.54, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Mundok, Hoechang
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in P'yŏngan-namdo followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in P'yŏngan-namdo, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Pyŏngsŏng, Nampo and Kaechon. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Pyŏngsŏng peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Nampo peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kaechon peaked in 1991-2005.
To date, P'yŏngan-namdo is the 6th-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 P'yŏngan-namdo has become more disconnected. P'yŏngan-namdo ranked 7th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 5th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.