Comparisons
Davao Oriental vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Philippines: Northern Samar and Occidental Mindoro
Davao Oriental in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Davao Oriental followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Davao Oriental, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Mati. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mati peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Davao Oriental fare in comparison to others in Philippines? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Davao Oriental was the 1st-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 Davao Oriental has become more disconnected. Davao Oriental ranked 18th in 1975, 15th in 1976-1990, 7th in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.
Davao Oriental in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Davao Oriental is Mati with an SNDi of 3.32, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Mati with an SNDi of 3.32, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Mati, Mati
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Davao Oriental rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Davao Oriental, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Mati. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mati peaked in 1991-2005.
To date, Davao Oriental is the 12th-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 Davao Oriental has become more disconnected. Davao Oriental ranked 18th in 1975, 15th in 1976-1990, 14th in 1991-2005 and 12th in 2006-2020.