Comparisons
Sergipe vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Brazil: Piaui and Mato Grosso do Sul
Sergipe in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Sergipe followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Sergipe, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Aracaju, Itabaiana and B. Parque dos Faróis. Out of the three cities, Aracaju does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Aracaju peaked in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Sergipe fare in comparison to others in Brazil? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Sergipe was 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, street construction in Sergipe has become more disconnected. Sergipe ranked 20th in 1975, 14th in 1976-1990, 15th in 1991-2005 and 14th in 2006-2020.
Sergipe in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Sergipe is B. Parque dos Faróis with an SNDi of 5.26, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Itabaiana with an SNDi of 1.76, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Itabaiana, B. Parque dos Faróis
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Sergipe rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Sergipe, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Aracaju, Itabaiana and B. Parque dos Faróis. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Sergipe follow the same region trend.
To date, Sergipe is the 15th-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 Sergipe has become more disconnected. Sergipe ranked 20th in 1975, 17th in 1976-1990, 16th in 1991-2005 and 15th in 2006-2020.