Comparisons
Bataan vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Philippines: Tarlac and Zambales
Bataan in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bataan peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Bataan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Orani, Balanga and Mariveles. Out of the three cities, Orani and Mariveles do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Orani followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mariveles rose steadily.
Bataan in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Bataan is Mariveles with an SNDi of 5.78, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Balanga with an SNDi of 5.05, which is very sprawly. See trends for these cities: Balanga, Mariveles
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Bataan rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Bataan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Orani, Balanga and Mariveles. Out of the three cities, Orani does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Orani followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.