Comparisons
Maranhao vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Brazil: Espirito Santo and Amazonas
Maranhão in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Maranhão followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Maranhão, we can consider three of its most populous cities: São Luís, Imperatriz and Caxias. Out of the three cities, Caxias does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Caxias peaked in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Maranhão fare in comparison to others in Brazil? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Maranhão was the 11th-most disconnected out of the 27 regions in Brazil. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Brazil, street construction in Maranhão has become more disconnected. Maranhão ranked 17th in 1975, 19th in 1976-1990, 12th in 1991-2005 and 11th in 2006-2020.
Maranhão in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Maranhão is Bacabal with an SNDi of 3.35, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Balsas with an SNDi of 1.5, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Balsas, Bacabal
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Maranhão followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Maranhão, we can consider three of its most populous cities: São Luís, Imperatriz and Caxias. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in São Luís rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Imperatriz rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Caxias peaked in 1991-2005.
To date, Maranhão is the 14th-most disconnected out of the 27 regions in Brazil. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Brazil, the street network in Maranhão has become more disconnected. Maranhão ranked 17th in 1975, 18th in 1976-1990, 15th in 1991-2005 and 14th in 2006-2020.