Comparisons
Shaanxi vs. the other two most closely populated regions in China: Chongqing and Heilongjiang
Shaanxi in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Shaanxi peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Shaanxi, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Xi'an, Baoji and Xianyang. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Xi'an followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Baoji followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Xianyang rose steadily.
Shaanxi in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Shaanxi is Chengguan with an SNDi of 5.89, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Chengcheng with an SNDi of 1.66, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Chengcheng, Chengguan
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Shaanxi peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Shaanxi, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Xi'an, Baoji and Xianyang. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Xi'an rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Baoji followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Xianyang rose steadily.