Comparisons
Matanzas vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Cuba: Villa Clara and Sancti Spiritus
Matanzas in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Matanzas peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Matanzas, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Matanzas and Varadero. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Matanzas follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Matanzas fare in comparison to others in Cuba? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Matanzas was the 2nd-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 Matanzas has become more disconnected. Matanzas ranked 4th in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.
Matanzas in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Matanzas is Varadero with an SNDi of 2.43, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Matanzas with an SNDi of 1.94, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Matanzas, Varadero
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Matanzas rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Matanzas, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Matanzas and Varadero. Out of the two cities, Varadero does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Varadero peaked in 1991-2005.
To date, Matanzas is the 4th-most disconnected out of the 14 regions in Cuba. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Matanzas ranked 4th in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.