Comparisons
Managua vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Nicaragua: Leon and Masaya
Managua in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Managua rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Managua, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Managua and Tipitapa. Out of the two cities, Tipitapa does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tipitapa followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
Managua in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Managua is Managua with an SNDi of 2.98, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Tipitapa with an SNDi of 2.27, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Tipitapa, Managua
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Managua rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Managua, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Managua and Tipitapa. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Managua follow the same region trend.