Comparisons
Zulia vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Venezuela: Distrito Capital and Carabobo
Zulia in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Zulia followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Zulia, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Maracaibo, Cabimas and Ciudad Ojeda. Out of the three cities, Cabimas does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Cabimas rose steadily.
Zulia in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Zulia is Santa Bárbara del Zulia with an SNDi of 3.39, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Machiques with an SNDi of 1.98, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Machiques, Santa Bárbara del Zulia
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Zulia rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Zulia, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Maracaibo, Cabimas and Ciudad Ojeda. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Zulia follow the same region trend.