Comparisons
Tocantins vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Brazil: Amapa and Acre
Tocantins in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tocantins followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Tocantins, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Palmas, Araguaína and Jardim Aureny III. Out of the three cities, Palmas does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Palmas followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease.
How do development practices in Tocantins fare in comparison to others in Brazil? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Tocantins was the 3rd-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 Tocantins has become more disconnected. Tocantins ranked 8th in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 3rd in 2006-2020.
Tocantins in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Tocantins is Palmas with an SNDi of 2.95, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Gurupi with an SNDi of 1.5, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Gurupi, Palmas
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Tocantins rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Tocantins, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Palmas, Araguaína and Jardim Aureny III. Out of the three cities, Palmas and Jardim Aureny III do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Palmas fell steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Jardim Aureny III followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
To date, Tocantins is the 7th-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 Tocantins has become more disconnected. Tocantins ranked 8th in 1975, 7th in 1976-1990, 7th in 1991-2005 and 7th in 2006-2020.