Comparisons
Huehuetenango vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Guatemala: Izabal and Escuintla
Huehuetenango in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Huehuetenango rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Huehuetenango, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Santa Cruz Barillas, Chiantla and San Pedro Soloma. Out of the three cities, Chiantla and San Pedro Soloma do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Chiantla peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in San Pedro Soloma peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Huehuetenango fare in comparison to others in Guatemala? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Huehuetenango was the 15th-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 Huehuetenango has become more connected. Huehuetenango ranked 14th in 1975, 14th in 1976-1990, 13th in 1991-2005 and 15th in 2006-2020.
Huehuetenango in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Huehuetenango is Chiantla with an SNDi of 6.09, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is San Pedro Soloma with an SNDi of 3.44, which is relatively sprawly. See trends for these cities: San Pedro Soloma, Chiantla
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Huehuetenango rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Huehuetenango, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Santa Cruz Barillas, Chiantla and San Pedro Soloma. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Huehuetenango follow the same region trend.
To date, Huehuetenango is the 14th-most disconnected out of the 18 regions in Guatemala. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Huehuetenango ranked 14th in 1975, 14th in 1976-1990, 14th in 1991-2005 and 14th in 2006-2020.