Comparisons
Cebu vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Philippines: Pampanga and Batangas
Cebu in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Cebu followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Cebu, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Cebu City and Toledo. Out of the two cities, Toledo does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Toledo rose steadily.
How do development practices in Cebu fare in comparison to others in Philippines? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Cebu was the 47th-most disconnected out of the 57 regions in Philippines. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Cebu ranked 47th in 1975, 45th in 1976-1990, 39th in 1991-2005 and 47th in 2006-2020.
Cebu in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Cebu is Cebu City with an SNDi of 6.22, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Toledo with an SNDi of 4.84, which is sprawly. See trends for these cities: Toledo, Cebu City
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Cebu rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Cebu, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Cebu City and Toledo. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Cebu follow the same region trend.
To date, Cebu is the 47th-most disconnected out of the 57 regions in Philippines. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Cebu ranked 47th in 1975, 48th in 1976-1990, 46th in 1991-2005 and 47th in 2006-2020.