Comparisons
Quiche vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Guatemala: Sacatepequez and Suchitepequez
Quiché in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Quiché rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Quiché, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Santa Cruz del Quiché and Santa María Nebaj. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Santa Cruz del Quiché followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Santa María Nebaj followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in Quiché fare in comparison to others in Guatemala? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Quiché was the 13th-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 Quiché has become more connected. Quiché ranked 11th in 1975, 9th in 1976-1990, 11th in 1991-2005 and 13th in 2006-2020.
Quiché in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Quiché is Santa Cruz del Quiché with an SNDi of 3.21, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Santa María Nebaj with an SNDi of 2.71, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Santa María Nebaj, Santa Cruz del Quiché
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Quiché rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Quiché, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Santa Cruz del Quiché and Santa María Nebaj. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Quiché follow the same region trend.
To date, Quiché is the 12th-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 Quiché has become more connected. Quiché ranked 11th in 1975, 11th in 1976-1990, 11th in 1991-2005 and 12th in 2006-2020.