Comparisons
Cortes vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Honduras: Francisco Morazan and Atlantida
Cortés in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Cortés rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Cortés, we can consider three of its most populous cities: San Pedro Sula, Villanueva and Puerto Cortés. Out of the three cities, Villanueva does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Villanueva followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
Cortés in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Cortés is San Pedro Sula with an SNDi of 3.24, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Cofradía with an SNDi of 2.91, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Cofradía, San Pedro Sula
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Cortés rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Cortés, we can consider three of its most populous cities: San Pedro Sula, Villanueva and Puerto Cortés. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Cortés follow the same region trend.