Comparisons
Alta Verapaz vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Guatemala: Quezaltenango and Escuintla
Alta Verapaz in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Alta Verapaz followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Alta Verapaz, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Cobán and San Pedro Carchá. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Alta Verapaz follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Alta Verapaz fare in comparison to others in Guatemala? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Alta Verapaz was the 9th-most disconnected out of the 18 regions in Guatemala. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Guatemala, street construction in Alta Verapaz has become more connected. Alta Verapaz ranked 7th in 1975, 8th in 1976-1990, 7th in 1991-2005 and 9th in 2006-2020.
Alta Verapaz in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Alta Verapaz is San Pedro Carchá with an SNDi of 6.1, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Cobán with an SNDi of 3.77, which is relatively sprawly. See trends for these cities: Cobán, San Pedro Carchá
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Alta Verapaz rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Alta Verapaz, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Cobán and San Pedro Carchá. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Alta Verapaz follow the same region trend.
To date, Alta Verapaz is the 9th-most disconnected out of the 18 regions in Guatemala. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Guatemala, the street network in Alta Verapaz has become more connected. Alta Verapaz ranked 7th in 1975, 8th in 1976-1990, 5th in 1991-2005 and 9th in 2006-2020.