Comparisons
Centre vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Haiti: Sud-Est and Nord-Est
Centre in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Centre rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Centre, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Hinche and Mirebalais. Out of the two cities, Hinche does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Hinche followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in Centre fare in comparison to others in Haiti? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Centre was the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 9 regions in Haiti. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Haiti, street construction in Centre has become more connected. Centre ranked 2nd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.
Centre in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Centre is Mirebalais with an SNDi of 3.85, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Hinche with an SNDi of 3.11, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Hinche, Mirebalais
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Centre rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Centre, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Hinche and Mirebalais. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Centre follow the same region trend.
To date, Centre is the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 9 regions in Haiti. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Centre ranked 2nd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.