Comparisons
San Luis vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Argentina: Neuquen and Chubut
San Luis in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in San Luis followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in San Luis, we can consider two of its most populous cities: San Luis and Villa Mercedes. Out of the two cities, Villa Mercedes does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Villa Mercedes peaked in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in San Luis fare in comparison to others in Argentina? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in San Luis was the 9th-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 San Luis has become more disconnected. San Luis ranked 11th in 1975, 9th in 1976-1990, 9th in 1991-2005 and 9th in 2006-2020.
San Luis in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in San Luis is San Luis with an SNDi of 1.71, which is very well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Villa Mercedes with an SNDi of 1.48, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Villa Mercedes, San Luis
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in San Luis rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in San Luis, we can consider two of its most populous cities: San Luis and Villa Mercedes. Out of the two cities, San Luis does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in San Luis followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
To date, San Luis is the 11th-most disconnected out of the 23 regions in Argentina. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. San Luis ranked 11th in 1975, 12th in 1976-1990, 10th in 1991-2005 and 11th in 2006-2020.