Comparisons
Laguna vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Philippines: Iloilo and South Cotabato
Laguna in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Laguna followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Laguna, we can consider three of its most populous cities: San Pablo, Santa Cruz and Nagcarlan. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in San Pablo rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Santa Cruz rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Nagcarlan rose steadily.
How do development practices in Laguna fare in comparison to others in Philippines? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Laguna was the 43rd-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 Laguna has become more connected. Laguna ranked 39th in 1975, 49th in 1976-1990, 47th in 1991-2005 and 43rd in 2006-2020.
Laguna in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Laguna is Nagcarlan with an SNDi of 5.43, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Siniloan with an SNDi of 3.66, which is relatively sprawly. See trends for these cities: Siniloan, Nagcarlan
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Laguna rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Laguna, we can consider three of its most populous cities: San Pablo, Santa Cruz and Nagcarlan. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Laguna follow the same region trend.
To date, Laguna is the 49th-most disconnected out of the 57 regions in Philippines. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Philippines, the street network in Laguna has become more connected. Laguna ranked 39th in 1975, 44th in 1976-1990, 48th in 1991-2005 and 49th in 2006-2020.