Comparisons
Thanh Hoa vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Vietnam: Lam Dong and Dak Lak
Thanh Hóa in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Thanh Hóa followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Thanh Hóa, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Thanh Hoá, Bút Sơn and Diêm Phổ. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Thanh Hoá peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bút Sơn rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Diêm Phổ was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Thanh Hóa fare in comparison to others in Vietnam? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Thanh Hóa was the 18th-most disconnected out of the 58 regions in Vietnam. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Vietnam, street construction in Thanh Hóa has become more disconnected. Thanh Hóa ranked 27th in 1975, 33rd in 1976-1990, 26th in 1991-2005 and 18th in 2006-2020.
Thanh Hóa in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Thanh Hóa is Diêm Phổ with an SNDi of 4.5, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Sầm Sơn with an SNDi of 3.03, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Sầm Sơn, Diêm Phổ
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Thanh Hóa rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Thanh Hóa, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Thanh Hoá, Bút Sơn and Diêm Phổ. Out of the three cities, Thanh Hoá and Diêm Phổ do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Thanh Hoá peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Diêm Phổ was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
To date, Thanh Hóa is the 25th-most disconnected out of the 58 regions in Vietnam. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Vietnam, the street network in Thanh Hóa has become more disconnected. Thanh Hóa ranked 27th in 1975, 30th in 1976-1990, 26th in 1991-2005 and 25th in 2006-2020.