Comparisons
Albay vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Philippines: Davao del Norte and Benguet
Albay in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Albay was at its lowest in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Albay, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Legazpi, Tabaco and Ligao. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Legazpi was at its lowest in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tabaco rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ligao followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in Albay fare in comparison to others in Philippines? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Albay was the 10th-most disconnected out of the 57 regions in Philippines. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Philippines, street construction in Albay has become more disconnected. Albay ranked 40th in 1975, 16th in 1976-1990, 18th in 1991-2005 and 10th in 2006-2020.
Albay in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Albay is Legazpi with an SNDi of 5.0, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Ligao with an SNDi of 3.29, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Ligao, Legazpi
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Albay was at its lowest in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Albay, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Legazpi, Tabaco and Ligao. Out of the three cities, Tabaco and Ligao do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Tabaco rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ligao followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
To date, Albay is the 16th-most disconnected out of the 57 regions in Philippines. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Philippines, the street network in Albay has become more disconnected. Albay ranked 40th in 1975, 27th in 1976-1990, 21st in 1991-2005 and 16th in 2006-2020.