Comparisons
Bolivar vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Venezuela: Anzoategui and Monagas
Bolívar in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bolívar followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Bolívar, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Ciudad Guayana, Ciudad Bolivar and Upata. Out of the three cities, Ciudad Guayana and Ciudad Bolivar do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ciudad Guayana rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ciudad Bolivar rose steadily.
How do development practices in Bolívar fare in comparison to others in Venezuela? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Bolívar was the 4th-most disconnected out of the 24 regions in Venezuela. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Venezuela, street construction in Bolívar has become more disconnected. Bolívar ranked 16th in 1975, 15th in 1976-1990, 8th in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.
Bolívar in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Bolívar is Ciudad Guayana with an SNDi of 4.51, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Upata with an SNDi of 2.92, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Upata, Ciudad Guayana
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Bolívar followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Bolívar, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Ciudad Guayana, Ciudad Bolivar and Upata. Out of the three cities, Ciudad Guayana and Ciudad Bolivar do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ciudad Guayana rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ciudad Bolivar was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
To date, Bolívar is the 11th-most disconnected out of the 24 regions in Venezuela. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Venezuela, the street network in Bolívar has become more disconnected. Bolívar ranked 16th in 1975, 15th in 1976-1990, 11th in 1991-2005 and 11th in 2006-2020.