Comparisons
Mato Grosso do Sul vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Brazil: Alagoas and Piaui
Mato Grosso do Sul in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mato Grosso do Sul followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Mato Grosso do Sul, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Campo Grande, Dourados and Corumbá. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Campo Grande rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Dourados rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Corumbá peaked in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Mato Grosso do Sul fare in comparison to others in Brazil? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Mato Grosso do Sul was the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 27 regions in Brazil. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Brazil, street construction in Mato Grosso do Sul has become more connected. Mato Grosso do Sul ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 2nd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.
Mato Grosso do Sul in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Mato Grosso do Sul is Corumbá with an SNDi of 2.13, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Três Lagoas with an SNDi of 1.38, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Três Lagoas, Corumbá
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Mato Grosso do Sul rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Mato Grosso do Sul, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Campo Grande, Dourados and Corumbá. Out of the three cities, Corumbá does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Corumbá peaked in 1991-2005.
To date, Mato Grosso do Sul is the 2nd-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 Mato Grosso do Sul has become more connected. Mato Grosso do Sul ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.