Comparisons
Lanao del Sur vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Philippines: Palawan and North Cotabato
Lanao del Sur in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Lanao del Sur rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Lanao del Sur, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Marawi. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Marawi peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Lanao del Sur fare in comparison to others in Philippines? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Lanao del Sur was the 21st-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 Lanao del Sur has become more disconnected. Lanao del Sur ranked 23rd in 1975, 12th in 1976-1990, 29th in 1991-2005 and 21st in 2006-2020.
Lanao del Sur in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Lanao del Sur is Marawi with an SNDi of 4.27, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Marawi with an SNDi of 4.27, which is sprawly. See trends for these cities: Marawi, Marawi
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Lanao del Sur rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Lanao del Sur, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Marawi. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Lanao del Sur follow the same region trend.
To date, Lanao del Sur is the 17th-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 Lanao del Sur has become more disconnected. Lanao del Sur ranked 23rd in 1975, 16th in 1976-1990, 19th in 1991-2005 and 17th in 2006-2020.