Comparisons
Zambales vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Philippines: Tarlac and Bataan
Zambales in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Zambales peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Zambales, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Olongapo and Subic. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Olongapo followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Subic followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
Zambales in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Zambales is Subic with an SNDi of 5.61, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Olongapo with an SNDi of 4.89, which is very sprawly. See trends for these cities: Olongapo, Subic
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Zambales rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Zambales, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Olongapo and Subic. Out of the two cities, Subic does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Subic followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.