Comparisons
Peten vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Guatemala: Izabal and San Marcos
Petén in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Petén was at its lowest in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Petén, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Flores and Poptún. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Flores followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Poptún followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in Petén fare in comparison to others in Guatemala? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Petén was the 1st-most disconnected out of the 18 regions in Guatemala. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Guatemala, street construction in Petén has become more disconnected. Petén ranked 5th in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.
Petén in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Petén is Poptún with an SNDi of 2.47, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Flores with an SNDi of 1.95, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Flores, Poptún
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Petén was at its lowest in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Petén, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Flores and Poptún. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Flores rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Poptún followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
To date, Petén is the 1st-most disconnected out of the 18 regions in Guatemala. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Guatemala, the street network in Petén has become more disconnected. Petén ranked 5th in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.