Comparisons
Shimane vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Japan: Gifu and Mie
Shimane in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Shimane followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Shimane, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Matsue and Izumo. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Shimane follow the same region trend.
Shimane in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Shimane is Matsue with an SNDi of 2.66, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Izumo with an SNDi of 2.02, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Izumo, Matsue
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Shimane followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Shimane, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Matsue and Izumo. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Matsue rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Izumo rose steadily.