Comparisons

2345<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of street additions
2345<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of entire street network
AcreRoraimaTocantins

Acre vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Brazil: Roraima and Tocantins

Acre in context: Street-network sprawl of new development

The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Acre followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Acre, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Rio Branco and Cruzeiro do Sul. Out of the two cities, Cruzeiro do Sul does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Cruzeiro do Sul peaked in 1991-2005.

How do development practices in Acre fare in comparison to others in Brazil? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Acre was the 25th-most disconnected out of the 27 regions in Brazil. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Acre ranked 25th in 1975, 26th in 1976-1990, 26th in 1991-2005 and 25th in 2006-2020.

Acre in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Acre is Rio Branco with an SNDi of 3.56, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Cruzeiro do Sul with an SNDi of 2.72, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Cruzeiro do Sul, Rio Branco

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Acre rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Acre, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Rio Branco and Cruzeiro do Sul. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Acre follow the same region trend.

To date, Acre is the 26th-most disconnected out of the 27 regions in Brazil. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Brazil, the street network in Acre has become more connected. Acre ranked 25th in 1975, 27th in 1976-1990, 26th in 1991-2005 and 26th in 2006-2020.