Comparisons
Valcea vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Romania: Olt and Gorj
Vâlcea in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Vâlcea rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Vâlcea, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Râmnicu Vâlcea. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Râmnicu Vâlcea peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Vâlcea fare in comparison to others in Romania? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Vâlcea was the 25th-most disconnected out of the 29 regions in Romania. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Romania, street construction in Vâlcea has become more disconnected. Vâlcea ranked 26th in 1975, 26th in 1976-1990, 26th in 1991-2005 and 25th in 2006-2020.
Vâlcea in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Vâlcea is Râmnicu Vâlcea with an SNDi of 3.22, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Râmnicu Vâlcea with an SNDi of 3.22, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Râmnicu Vâlcea, Râmnicu Vâlcea
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Vâlcea rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Vâlcea, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Râmnicu Vâlcea. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Vâlcea follow the same region trend.
To date, Vâlcea is the 26th-most disconnected out of the 29 regions in Romania. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Vâlcea ranked 26th in 1975, 26th in 1976-1990, 27th in 1991-2005 and 26th in 2006-2020.