Comparisons
Santa Cruz vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Bolivia: La Paz and Cochabamba
Santa Cruz in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Santa Cruz followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Santa Cruz, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Montero and Satelite Norte. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Santa Cruz follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Santa Cruz fare in comparison to others in Bolivia? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Santa Cruz was the 3rd-most disconnected out of the 9 regions in Bolivia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Bolivia, street construction in Santa Cruz has become more disconnected. Santa Cruz ranked 4th in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.
Santa Cruz in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Santa Cruz is Santa Cruz de la Sierra with an SNDi of 1.66, which is very well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Montero with an SNDi of 1.42, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Montero, Santa Cruz de la Sierra
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Santa Cruz followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Santa Cruz, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Montero and Satelite Norte. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Santa Cruz de la Sierra rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Montero rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Satelite Norte peaked in 1976-1990.
To date, Santa Cruz is the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 9 regions in Bolivia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Bolivia, the street network in Santa Cruz has become more disconnected. Santa Cruz ranked 4th in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.