Comparisons
Vargas vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Venezuela: Merida and Barinas
Vargas in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Vargas followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Vargas, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Catia La Mar [La Guaira]. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Vargas follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Vargas fare in comparison to others in Venezuela? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Vargas was the 22nd-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 Vargas has become more connected. Vargas ranked 21st in 1975, 21st in 1976-1990, 19th in 1991-2005 and 22nd in 2006-2020.
Vargas in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Vargas is Catia La Mar [La Guaira] with an SNDi of 5.15, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Catia La Mar [La Guaira] with an SNDi of 5.15, which is very sprawly. See trends for these cities: Catia La Mar [La Guaira], Catia La Mar [La Guaira]
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Vargas rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Vargas, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Catia La Mar [La Guaira]. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Vargas follow the same region trend.
To date, Vargas is the 22nd-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 Vargas has become more connected. Vargas ranked 21st in 1975, 21st in 1976-1990, 22nd in 1991-2005 and 22nd in 2006-2020.