Comparisons
Cuscatlan vs. the other two most closely populated regions in El Salvador: La Paz and Usulutan
Cuscatlán in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Cuscatlán rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Cuscatlán, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Cojutepeque. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Cojutepeque peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Cuscatlán fare in comparison to others in El Salvador? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Cuscatlán was the 9th-most disconnected out of the 9 regions in El Salvador. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in El Salvador, street construction in Cuscatlán has become more connected. Cuscatlán ranked 6th in 1975, 7th in 1976-1990, 8th in 1991-2005 and 9th in 2006-2020.
Cuscatlán in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Cuscatlán is Cojutepeque with an SNDi of 3.87, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Cojutepeque with an SNDi of 3.87, which is relatively sprawly. See trends for these cities: Cojutepeque, Cojutepeque
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Cuscatlán rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Cuscatlán, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Cojutepeque. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Cuscatlán follow the same region trend.
To date, Cuscatlán is the 9th-most disconnected out of the 9 regions in El Salvador. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in El Salvador, the street network in Cuscatlán has become more connected. Cuscatlán ranked 6th in 1975, 7th in 1976-1990, 7th in 1991-2005 and 9th in 2006-2020.