Comparisons
Rio Negro vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Argentina: Chubut and Santiago del Estero
Río Negro in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Río Negro followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Río Negro, we can consider three of its most populous cities: San Carlos de Bariloche, General Roca and Cipolletti. Out of the three cities, San Carlos de Bariloche and Cipolletti do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in San Carlos de Bariloche peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Cipolletti peaked in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Río Negro fare in comparison to others in Argentina? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Río Negro was the 11th-most disconnected out of the 23 regions in Argentina. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Argentina, street construction in Río Negro has become more disconnected. Río Negro ranked 17th in 1975, 18th in 1976-1990, 12th in 1991-2005 and 11th in 2006-2020.
Río Negro in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Río Negro is San Carlos de Bariloche with an SNDi of 1.9, which is very well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Viedma with an SNDi of 1.54, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Viedma, San Carlos de Bariloche
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Río Negro followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Río Negro, we can consider three of its most populous cities: San Carlos de Bariloche, General Roca and Cipolletti. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in San Carlos de Bariloche rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in General Roca rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Cipolletti peaked in 1991-2005.
To date, Río Negro is the 16th-most disconnected out of the 23 regions in Argentina. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Argentina, the street network in Río Negro has become more disconnected. Río Negro ranked 17th in 1975, 17th in 1976-1990, 17th in 1991-2005 and 16th in 2006-2020.