Comparisons
Granma vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Cuba: Camaguey and Guantanamo
Granma in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Granma peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Granma, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Bayamo and Manzanillo. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bayamo followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Manzanillo peaked in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Granma fare in comparison to others in Cuba? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Granma was the 6th-most disconnected out of the 14 regions in Cuba. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Cuba, street construction in Granma has become more disconnected. Granma ranked 9th in 1975, 9th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.
Granma in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Granma is Bayamo with an SNDi of 1.87, which is very well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Manzanillo with an SNDi of 1.35, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Manzanillo, Bayamo
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Granma rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Granma, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Bayamo and Manzanillo. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Granma follow the same region trend.
To date, Granma is the 9th-most disconnected out of the 14 regions in Cuba. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Granma ranked 9th in 1975, 10th in 1976-1990, 10th in 1991-2005 and 9th in 2006-2020.