Comparisons
San Juan vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Dominican Republic: Barahona and Azua
San Juan in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in San Juan followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in San Juan, we can consider one of its most populous cities: San Juan de la Maguana. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in San Juan follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in San Juan fare in comparison to others in Dominican Republic? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in San Juan was the 6th-most disconnected out of the 16 regions in Dominican Republic. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. San Juan ranked 6th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.
San Juan in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in San Juan is San Juan de la Maguana with an SNDi of 2.2, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is San Juan de la Maguana with an SNDi of 2.2, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: San Juan de la Maguana, San Juan de la Maguana
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in San Juan rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in San Juan, we can consider one of its most populous cities: San Juan de la Maguana. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in San Juan de la Maguana followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
To date, San Juan is the 5th-most disconnected out of the 16 regions in Dominican Republic. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Dominican Republic, the street network in San Juan has become more disconnected. San Juan ranked 6th in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 5th in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.