Comparisons
Hamgyong-bukto vs. the other two most closely populated regions in North Korea: Hwanghae-namdo and P'yongan-bukto
Hamgyŏng-bukto in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Hamgyŏng-bukto followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Hamgyŏng-bukto, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Chŏngjin, Kimch'aek and 길주읍. Out of the three cities, Chŏngjin does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Chŏngjin peaked in 1976-1990.
Hamgyŏng-bukto in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Hamgyŏng-bukto is Musan with an SNDi of 5.79, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Onsong with an SNDi of 4.11, which is sprawly. See trends for these cities: Onsong, Musan
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Hamgyŏng-bukto followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Hamgyŏng-bukto, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Chŏngjin, Kimch'aek and 길주읍. Out of the three cities, Chŏngjin and Kimch'aek do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Chŏngjin peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kimch'aek rose steadily.