Comparisons
Northern Samar vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Philippines: Davao Oriental and Occidental Mindoro
Northern Samar in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Northern Samar peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Northern Samar, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Catarman. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Catarman peaked in 1991-2005.
Northern Samar in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Northern Samar is Catarman with an SNDi of 4.28, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Catarman with an SNDi of 4.28, which is sprawly. See trends for these cities: Catarman, Catarman
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Northern Samar peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Northern Samar, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Catarman. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Catarman rose steadily.