Comparisons
Mato Grosso vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Brazil: Rio Grande do Norte and Paraiba
Mato Grosso in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mato Grosso followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Mato Grosso, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Cuiabá, Rondonópolis and Sinop. Out of the three cities, Rondonópolis does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Rondonópolis rose steadily.
How do development practices in Mato Grosso fare in comparison to others in Brazil? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Mato Grosso was the 4th-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 Mato Grosso has become more disconnected. Mato Grosso ranked 6th in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.
Mato Grosso in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Mato Grosso is Cuiabá with an SNDi of 2.5, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Sorriso with an SNDi of 1.56, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Sorriso, Cuiabá
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mato Grosso followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Mato Grosso, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Cuiabá, Rondonópolis and Sinop. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Cuiabá rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Rondonópolis rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Sinop peaked in 1976-1990.
To date, Mato Grosso is the 4th-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 Mato Grosso has become more disconnected. Mato Grosso ranked 6th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.