Comparisons
Central vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Paraguay: Alto Parana and Caaguazu
Central in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Central followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Central, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Asuncion. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Asuncion rose steadily.
How do development practices in Central fare in comparison to others in Paraguay? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Central was the 7th-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in Paraguay. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Paraguay, street construction in Central has become more connected. Central ranked 5th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 7th in 1991-2005 and 7th in 2006-2020.
Central in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Central is Asuncion with an SNDi of 2.06, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Asuncion with an SNDi of 2.06, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Asuncion, Asuncion
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Central rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Central, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Asuncion. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Central follow the same region trend.
To date, Central is the 7th-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in Paraguay. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Paraguay, the street network in Central has become more connected. Central ranked 5th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 7th in 1991-2005 and 7th in 2006-2020.