Comparisons
L'Artibonite vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Haiti: Nord and Nord-Ouest
L'Artibonite in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in L'Artibonite followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in L'Artibonite, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Gonaïves, Saint-Marc and Gros Morne. Out of the three cities, Gonaïves and Gros Morne do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Gonaïves rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Gros Morne peaked in 1976-1990.
L'Artibonite in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in L'Artibonite is Gros Morne with an SNDi of 6.01, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Saint Michel de l’Attalaye with an SNDi of 2.08, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Saint Michel de l’Attalaye, Gros Morne
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in L'Artibonite rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in L'Artibonite, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Gonaïves, Saint-Marc and Gros Morne. Out of the three cities, Saint-Marc does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Saint-Marc followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.