Comparisons
Castilla-La Mancha vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Spain: Comunidad Foral de Navarra and Region de Murcia
Castilla-La Mancha in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Castilla-La Mancha followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Castilla-La Mancha, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Albacete, Guadalajara and Talavera de la Reina. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Albacete peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Guadalajara peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Talavera de la Reina peaked in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Castilla-La Mancha fare in comparison to others in Spain? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Castilla-La Mancha was the 6th-most disconnected out of the 18 regions in Spain. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Spain, street construction in Castilla-La Mancha has become more connected. Castilla-La Mancha ranked 1st in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.
Castilla-La Mancha in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Castilla-La Mancha is Guadalajara with an SNDi of 1.71, which is very well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Albacete with an SNDi of 1.1, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Albacete, Guadalajara
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Castilla-La Mancha rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Castilla-La Mancha, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Albacete, Guadalajara and Talavera de la Reina. Out of the three cities, Guadalajara and Talavera de la Reina do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Guadalajara peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Talavera de la Reina peaked in 1991-2005.
To date, Castilla-La Mancha is the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 18 regions in Spain. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Spain, the street network in Castilla-La Mancha has become more connected. Castilla-La Mancha ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.