Comparisons
Gangwon-do vs. the other two most closely populated regions in South Korea: Jeollanam-do and Gyeongsangbuk-do
Gangwon-do in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Gangwon-do followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Gangwon-do, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Wonju, Chuncheon and Gangneung. Out of the three cities, Chuncheon and Gangneung do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Chuncheon rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Gangneung rose steadily.
Gangwon-do in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Gangwon-do is Sokcho with an SNDi of 2.3, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Chuncheon with an SNDi of 1.81, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Chuncheon, Sokcho
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Gangwon-do rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Gangwon-do, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Wonju, Chuncheon and Gangneung. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Gangwon-do follow the same region trend.