Comparisons
Tachira vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Venezuela: Sucre and Falcon
Táchira in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Táchira peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Táchira, we can consider three of its most populous cities: San Cristobal, Rubio and San Antonio del Táchira. Out of the three cities, San Cristobal and Rubio do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in San Cristobal rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Rubio rose steadily.
How do development practices in Táchira fare in comparison to others in Venezuela? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Táchira was the 14th-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 Táchira has become more disconnected. Táchira ranked 18th in 1975, 18th in 1976-1990, 21st in 1991-2005 and 14th in 2006-2020.
Táchira in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Táchira is San Cristobal with an SNDi of 5.24, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Ureña with an SNDi of 1.99, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Ureña, San Cristobal
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Táchira rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Táchira, we can consider three of its most populous cities: San Cristobal, Rubio and San Antonio del Táchira. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Táchira follow the same region trend.
To date, Táchira is the 19th-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 Táchira has become more connected. Táchira ranked 18th in 1975, 16th in 1976-1990, 19th in 1991-2005 and 19th in 2006-2020.