Comparisons
Catanduanes vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Philippines: Cavite and Northern Samar
Catanduanes in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Catanduanes was at its lowest in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Catanduanes, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Virac. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Catanduanes follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Catanduanes fare in comparison to others in Philippines? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Catanduanes was the 44th-most disconnected out of the 57 regions in Philippines. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Philippines, street construction in Catanduanes has become more connected. Catanduanes ranked 37th in 1975, 8th in 1976-1990, 11th in 1991-2005 and 44th in 2006-2020.
Catanduanes in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Catanduanes is Virac with an SNDi of 3.98, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Virac with an SNDi of 3.98, which is sprawly. See trends for these cities: Virac, Virac
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Catanduanes was at its lowest in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Catanduanes, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Virac. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Catanduanes follow the same region trend.
To date, Catanduanes is the 15th-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 Catanduanes has become more disconnected. Catanduanes ranked 37th in 1975, 19th in 1976-1990, 15th in 1991-2005 and 15th in 2006-2020.