Comparisons
Rason vs. the other two most closely populated regions in North Korea: Ryanggang and Kaesong
Rasŏn in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Rasŏn peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Rasŏn, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Rason. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Rason peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Rasŏn fare in comparison to others in North Korea? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Rasŏn was the 2nd-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 Rasŏn has become more disconnected. Rasŏn ranked 6th in 1975, 12th in 1976-1990, 8th in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.
Rasŏn in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Rasŏn is Rason with an SNDi of 4.89, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Rason with an SNDi of 4.89, which is very sprawly. See trends for these cities: Rason, Rason
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Rasŏn peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Rasŏn, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Rason. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Rasŏn follow the same region trend.
To date, Rasŏn is the 8th-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 Rasŏn has become more connected. Rasŏn ranked 6th in 1975, 8th in 1976-1990, 8th in 1991-2005 and 8th in 2006-2020.