Comparisons
Ningxia Hui vs. the other two most closely populated regions in China: Hainan and Qinghai
Ningxia Hui in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ningxia Hui peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Ningxia Hui, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Yinchuan, Wuzhong and Zhongwei. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Yinchuan rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Wuzhong followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Zhongwei followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
Ningxia Hui in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Ningxia Hui is Yuanzhou with an SNDi of 5.36, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Yuanyi with an SNDi of 1.07, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Yuanyi, Yuanzhou
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ningxia Hui peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Ningxia Hui, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Yinchuan, Wuzhong and Zhongwei. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Yinchuan rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Wuzhong rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Zhongwei followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.