Comparisons
Guantanamo vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Cuba: Las Tunas and Granma
Guantánamo in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Guantánamo peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Guantánamo, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Guantanamo and Baracoa. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Guantanamo peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Baracoa rose steadily.
How do development practices in Guantánamo fare in comparison to others in Cuba? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Guantánamo was the 12th-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 Guantánamo has become more disconnected. Guantánamo ranked 13th in 1975, 12th in 1976-1990, 13th in 1991-2005 and 12th in 2006-2020.
Guantánamo in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Guantánamo is Baracoa with an SNDi of 3.64, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Guantanamo with an SNDi of 2.14, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Guantanamo, Baracoa
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Guantánamo rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Guantánamo, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Guantanamo and Baracoa. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Guantánamo follow the same region trend.
To date, Guantánamo is the 13th-most disconnected out of the 14 regions in Cuba. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Guantánamo ranked 13th in 1975, 13th in 1976-1990, 13th in 1991-2005 and 13th in 2006-2020.