Comparisons
Distrito Capital vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Venezuela: Zulia and Carabobo
Distrito Capital in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Distrito Capital followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Distrito Capital, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Caracas. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Caracas rose steadily.
How do development practices in Distrito Capital fare in comparison to others in Venezuela? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Distrito Capital was the 24th-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 Distrito Capital has become more connected. Distrito Capital ranked 19th in 1975, 22nd in 1976-1990, 24th in 1991-2005 and 24th in 2006-2020.
Distrito Capital in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Distrito Capital is Caracas with an SNDi of 6.58, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Caracas with an SNDi of 6.58, which is very sprawly. See trends for these cities: Caracas, Caracas
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Distrito Capital rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Distrito Capital, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Caracas. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Distrito Capital follow the same region trend.
To date, Distrito Capital is the 18th-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 Distrito Capital has become more disconnected. Distrito Capital ranked 19th in 1975, 17th in 1976-1990, 18th in 1991-2005 and 18th in 2006-2020.