Comparisons
Panama Oeste vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Panama: Colon and Chiriqui
Panamá Oeste in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Panamá Oeste rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Panamá Oeste, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Arraiján and La Chorrera. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Panamá Oeste follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Panamá Oeste fare in comparison to others in Panama? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Panamá Oeste was the 4th-most disconnected out of the 4 regions in Panama. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Panama, street construction in Panamá Oeste has become more connected. Panamá Oeste ranked 2nd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.
Panamá Oeste in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Panamá Oeste is Arraiján with an SNDi of 6.53, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is La Chorrera with an SNDi of 5.31, which is very sprawly. See trends for these cities: La Chorrera, Arraiján
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Panamá Oeste rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Panamá Oeste, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Arraiján and La Chorrera. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Panamá Oeste follow the same region trend.
To date, Panamá Oeste is the 4th-most disconnected out of the 4 regions in Panama. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Panama, the street network in Panamá Oeste has become more connected. Panamá Oeste ranked 2nd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.