Comparisons
Ryanggang vs. the other two most closely populated regions in North Korea: Kaesong and Rason
Ryanggang in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ryanggang peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Ryanggang, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Hyesan. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Hyesan fell steadily.
Ryanggang in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Ryanggang is Hyesan with an SNDi of 6.51, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Hyesan with an SNDi of 6.51, which is very sprawly. See trends for these cities: Hyesan, Hyesan
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ryanggang peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Ryanggang, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Hyesan. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Hyesan fell steadily.