Comparisons
Misamis Occidental vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Philippines: Maguindanao and Zambales
Misamis Occidental in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Misamis Occidental rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Misamis Occidental, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Ozamiz, Oroquieta and Tangub [Tubod]. Out of the three cities, Ozamiz and Tangub [Tubod] do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ozamiz peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tangub [Tubod] was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Misamis Occidental fare in comparison to others in Philippines? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Misamis Occidental was the 18th-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 Misamis Occidental has become more connected. Misamis Occidental ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 12th in 1991-2005 and 18th in 2006-2020.
Misamis Occidental in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Misamis Occidental is Ozamiz with an SNDi of 4.65, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Oroquieta with an SNDi of 3.38, which is relatively sprawly. See trends for these cities: Oroquieta, Ozamiz
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Misamis Occidental rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Misamis Occidental, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Ozamiz, Oroquieta and Tangub [Tubod]. Out of the three cities, Tangub [Tubod] does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Tangub [Tubod] was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
To date, Misamis Occidental is the 2nd-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 Misamis Occidental has become more connected. Misamis Occidental ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.