Comparisons
North Cotabato vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Philippines: Bohol and Capiz
North Cotabato in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in North Cotabato was at its lowest in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in North Cotabato, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Kidapawan and Midsayap. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Kidapawan rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Midsayap rose steadily.
How do development practices in North Cotabato fare in comparison to others in Philippines? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in North Cotabato was the 3rd-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 North Cotabato has become more disconnected. North Cotabato ranked 9th in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.
North Cotabato in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in North Cotabato is Kidapawan with an SNDi of 3.62, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Midsayap with an SNDi of 3.5, which is relatively sprawly. See trends for these cities: Midsayap, Kidapawan
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in North Cotabato was at its lowest in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in North Cotabato, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Kidapawan and Midsayap. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Kidapawan rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Midsayap rose steadily.
To date, North Cotabato is the 4th-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 North Cotabato has become more disconnected. North Cotabato ranked 9th in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.