Comparisons
Tarlac vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Philippines: Zambales and Bataan
Tarlac in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tarlac followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Tarlac, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Tarlac City, Bamban and Paniqui. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tarlac City peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bamban peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Paniqui peaked in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Tarlac fare in comparison to others in Philippines? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Tarlac was the 34th-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 Tarlac has become more connected. Tarlac ranked 32nd in 1975, 38th in 1976-1990, 31st in 1991-2005 and 34th in 2006-2020.
Tarlac in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Tarlac is Paniqui with an SNDi of 5.68, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Bamban with an SNDi of 4.77, which is sprawly. See trends for these cities: Bamban, Paniqui
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Tarlac rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Tarlac, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Tarlac City, Bamban and Paniqui. Out of the three cities, Bamban and Paniqui do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Bamban peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Paniqui peaked in 1991-2005.
To date, Tarlac is the 37th-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 Tarlac has become more connected. Tarlac ranked 32nd in 1975, 39th in 1976-1990, 41st in 1991-2005 and 37th in 2006-2020.