Comparisons
Hainan vs. the other two most closely populated regions in China: Ningxia Hui and Qinghai
Hainan in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Hainan followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Hainan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Xiuying District, Sanya and Danzhou City. Out of the three cities, Xiuying District and Sanya do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Xiuying District rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Sanya rose steadily.
Hainan in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Hainan is Huanglong with an SNDi of 5.74, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Changjiang Li Autonomous County with an SNDi of 2.2, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Changjiang Li Autonomous County, Huanglong
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Hainan followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Hainan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Xiuying District, Sanya and Danzhou City. Out of the three cities, Xiuying District and Sanya do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Xiuying District rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Sanya rose steadily.