Comparisons
Dong Thap vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Vietnam: Vinh Phuc and Thai Binh
Đồng Tháp in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Đồng Tháp followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Đồng Tháp, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Cao Lãnh, Sa Đéc and Hồng Ngự. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Cao Lãnh rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Sa Đéc rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Hồng Ngự peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Đồng Tháp fare in comparison to others in Vietnam? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Đồng Tháp was the 41st-most disconnected out of the 58 regions in Vietnam. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Vietnam, street construction in Đồng Tháp has become more connected. Đồng Tháp ranked 15th in 1975, 47th in 1976-1990, 41st in 1991-2005 and 41st in 2006-2020.
Đồng Tháp in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Đồng Tháp is Hồng Ngự with an SNDi of 6.4, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Cao Lãnh with an SNDi of 3.32, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Cao Lãnh, Hồng Ngự
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Đồng Tháp rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Đồng Tháp, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Cao Lãnh, Sa Đéc and Hồng Ngự. Out of the three cities, Hồng Ngự does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Hồng Ngự peaked in 1991-2005.
To date, Đồng Tháp is the 40th-most disconnected out of the 58 regions in Vietnam. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Vietnam, the street network in Đồng Tháp has become more connected. Đồng Tháp ranked 15th in 1975, 35th in 1976-1990, 40th in 1991-2005 and 40th in 2006-2020.