Comparisons
P'yongyang vs. the other two most closely populated regions in North Korea: P'yongan-namdo and Hamgyong-namdo
P'yŏngyang in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in P'yŏngyang peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in P'yŏngyang, we can consider two of its most populous cities: P'yŏngyang and Kangdong. Out of the two cities, Kangdong does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kangdong was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
P'yŏngyang in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in P'yŏngyang is Kangdong with an SNDi of 7.25, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is P'yŏngyang with an SNDi of 5.71, which is very sprawly. See trends for these cities: P'yŏngyang, Kangdong
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in P'yŏngyang rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in P'yŏngyang, we can consider two of its most populous cities: P'yŏngyang and Kangdong. Out of the two cities, Kangdong does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kangdong was at its lowest in 1976-1990.