Comparisons
North Ossetia vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Russia: Smolensk and Mordovia
North Ossetia in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in North Ossetia rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in North Ossetia, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Vladikavkaz. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Vladikavkaz peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in North Ossetia fare in comparison to others in Russia? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in North Ossetia was the 25th-most disconnected out of the 79 regions in Russia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Russia, street construction in North Ossetia has become more connected. North Ossetia ranked 10th in 1975, 43rd in 1976-1990, 35th in 1991-2005 and 25th in 2006-2020.
North Ossetia in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in North Ossetia is Vladikavkaz with an SNDi of 2.88, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Vladikavkaz with an SNDi of 2.88, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Vladikavkaz, Vladikavkaz
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in North Ossetia rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in North Ossetia, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Vladikavkaz. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in North Ossetia follow the same region trend.
To date, North Ossetia is the 23rd-most disconnected out of the 79 regions in Russia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Russia, the street network in North Ossetia has become more connected. North Ossetia ranked 10th in 1975, 13th in 1976-1990, 20th in 1991-2005 and 23rd in 2006-2020.