Comparisons
San Marcos vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Guatemala: Peten and Izabal
San Marcos in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in San Marcos rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in San Marcos, we can consider two of its most populous cities: San Pedro Sacatepéquez [San Marcos] and Malacatán. Out of the two cities, San Pedro Sacatepéquez [San Marcos] does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in San Pedro Sacatepéquez [San Marcos] peaked in 1991-2005.
San Marcos in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in San Marcos is Malacatán with an SNDi of 4.33, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is San Pedro Sacatepéquez [San Marcos] with an SNDi of 2.97, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: San Pedro Sacatepéquez [San Marcos], Malacatán
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in San Marcos rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in San Marcos, we can consider two of its most populous cities: San Pedro Sacatepéquez [San Marcos] and Malacatán. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in San Marcos follow the same region trend.