Comparisons
Atlantico Norte vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Nicaragua: Jinotega and Granada
Atlántico Norte in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Atlántico Norte followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Atlántico Norte, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Bilwi. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bilwi peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Atlántico Norte fare in comparison to others in Nicaragua? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Atlántico Norte was the 4th-most disconnected out of the 9 regions in Nicaragua. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Nicaragua, street construction in Atlántico Norte has become more disconnected. Atlántico Norte ranked 9th in 1975, 9th in 1976-1990, 9th in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.
Atlántico Norte in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Atlántico Norte is Bilwi with an SNDi of 4.06, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Bilwi with an SNDi of 4.06, which is sprawly. See trends for these cities: Bilwi, Bilwi
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Atlántico Norte rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Atlántico Norte, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Bilwi. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Atlántico Norte follow the same region trend.
To date, Atlántico Norte is the 9th-most disconnected out of the 9 regions in Nicaragua. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Atlántico Norte ranked 9th in 1975, 9th in 1976-1990, 9th in 1991-2005 and 9th in 2006-2020.