Comparisons
Olancho vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Honduras: Choluteca and Yoro
Olancho in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Olancho rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Olancho, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Juticalpa and Catacamas. Out of the two cities, Juticalpa does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Juticalpa was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Olancho fare in comparison to others in Honduras? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Olancho was the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 10 regions in Honduras. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Honduras, street construction in Olancho has become more disconnected. Olancho ranked 6th in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.
Olancho in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Olancho is Juticalpa with an SNDi of 3.37, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Catacamas with an SNDi of 1.25, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Catacamas, Juticalpa
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Olancho rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Olancho, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Juticalpa and Catacamas. Out of the two cities, Juticalpa does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Juticalpa was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
To date, Olancho is the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 10 regions in Honduras. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Honduras, the street network in Olancho has become more disconnected. Olancho ranked 6th in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.