Comparisons

468<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of street additions
468<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of entire street network
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Aragua vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Venezuela: Miranda and Lara

Aragua in context: Street-network sprawl of new development

The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Aragua rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Aragua, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Maracay, La Victoria and San Mateo. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Maracay peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in La Victoria peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in San Mateo followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.

How do development practices in Aragua fare in comparison to others in Venezuela? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Aragua was the 20th-most disconnected out of the 24 regions in Venezuela. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Venezuela, street construction in Aragua has become more connected. Aragua ranked 13th in 1975, 16th in 1976-1990, 20th in 1991-2005 and 20th in 2006-2020.

Aragua in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Aragua is Maracay with an SNDi of 4.55, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Villa de Cura with an SNDi of 2.77, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Villa de Cura, Maracay

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Aragua rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Aragua, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Maracay, La Victoria and San Mateo. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Aragua follow the same region trend.

To date, Aragua is the 17th-most disconnected out of the 24 regions in Venezuela. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Venezuela, the street network in Aragua has become more connected. Aragua ranked 13th in 1975, 13th in 1976-1990, 17th in 1991-2005 and 17th in 2006-2020.