Comparisons
Pernambuco vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Brazil: Rio Grande do Sul and Bahia
Pernambuco in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Pernambuco followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Pernambuco, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Recife, Petrolina and Caruaru. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Pernambuco follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Pernambuco fare in comparison to others in Brazil? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Pernambuco was the 13th-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 Pernambuco has become more disconnected. Pernambuco ranked 14th in 1975, 17th in 1976-1990, 13th in 1991-2005 and 13th in 2006-2020.
Pernambuco in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Pernambuco is Gravatá with an SNDi of 3.72, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Santa Cruz do Capibaribe with an SNDi of 1.52, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Santa Cruz do Capibaribe, Gravatá
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Pernambuco rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Pernambuco, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Recife, Petrolina and Caruaru. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Pernambuco follow the same region trend.
To date, Pernambuco is the 13th-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 Pernambuco has become more disconnected. Pernambuco ranked 14th in 1975, 15th in 1976-1990, 13th in 1991-2005 and 13th in 2006-2020.