The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Masbate followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Masbate, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Masbate City. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Masbate City peaked in 1991-2005.

How do development practices in Masbate fare in comparison to others in Philippines? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Masbate was the 55th-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 Masbate has become more disconnected. Masbate ranked 57th in 1975, 57th in 1976-1990, 50th in 1991-2005 and 55th in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Masbate is Masbate City with an SNDi of 6.45, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Masbate City with an SNDi of 6.45, which is very sprawly. See trends for these cities: Masbate City, Masbate City

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Masbate followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Masbate, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Masbate City. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Masbate City peaked in 1991-2005.

To date, Masbate is the 55th-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 Masbate has become more disconnected. Masbate ranked 57th in 1975, 57th in 1976-1990, 57th in 1991-2005 and 55th in 2006-2020.