Comparisons
Leyte vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Philippines: Rizal and Bataan
Leyte in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Leyte rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Leyte, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Tacloban and Ormoc. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tacloban peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ormoc peaked in 1991-2005.
Leyte in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Leyte is Ormoc with an SNDi of 4.99, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Tacloban with an SNDi of 4.94, which is very sprawly. See trends for these cities: Tacloban, Ormoc
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Leyte rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Leyte, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Tacloban and Ormoc. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Leyte follow the same region trend.