Comparisons
Alta Verapaz vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Guatemala: Quezaltenango and Escuintla
Alta Verapaz in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Alta Verapaz followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Alta Verapaz, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Cobán and San Pedro Carchá. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Alta Verapaz follow the same region trend.
Alta Verapaz in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Alta Verapaz is San Pedro Carchá with an SNDi of 6.1, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Cobán with an SNDi of 3.77, which is relatively sprawly. See trends for these cities: Cobán, San Pedro Carchá
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Alta Verapaz rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Alta Verapaz, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Cobán and San Pedro Carchá. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Alta Verapaz follow the same region trend.