Comparisons
Miranda vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Venezuela: Aragua and Anzoategui
Miranda in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Miranda followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Miranda, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Guarenas, San Antonio de los Altos [Los Teques] and Santa Teresa del Tuy. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Miranda follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Miranda fare in comparison to others in Venezuela? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Miranda was the 23rd-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 Miranda has become more disconnected. Miranda ranked 24th in 1975, 24th in 1976-1990, 23rd in 1991-2005 and 23rd in 2006-2020.
Miranda in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Miranda is San Antonio de los Altos [Los Teques] with an SNDi of 7.72, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Ocumare del Tuy with an SNDi of 3.87, which is relatively sprawly. See trends for these cities: Ocumare del Tuy, San Antonio de los Altos [Los Teques]
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Miranda followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Miranda, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Guarenas, San Antonio de los Altos [Los Teques] and Santa Teresa del Tuy. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Guarenas rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in San Antonio de los Altos [Los Teques] rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Santa Teresa del Tuy rose steadily.
To date, Miranda is the 24th-most disconnected out of the 24 regions in Venezuela. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Miranda ranked 24th in 1975, 24th in 1976-1990, 24th in 1991-2005 and 24th in 2006-2020.