Comparisons
Antioquia vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Colombia: Valle del Cauca and Atlantico
Antioquia in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Antioquia followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Antioquia, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Medellín, Apartadó and Caucasia. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Antioquia follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Antioquia fare in comparison to others in Colombia? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Antioquia was the 17th-most disconnected out of the 30 regions in Colombia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Colombia, street construction in Antioquia has become more disconnected. Antioquia ranked 22nd in 1975, 23rd in 1976-1990, 20th in 1991-2005 and 17th in 2006-2020.
Antioquia in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Antioquia is Caldas with an SNDi of 3.54, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Apartadó with an SNDi of 1.84, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Apartadó, Caldas
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Antioquia followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Antioquia, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Medellín, Apartadó and Caucasia. Out of the three cities, Medellín does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Medellín rose steadily.
To date, Antioquia is the 18th-most disconnected out of the 30 regions in Colombia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Colombia, the street network in Antioquia has become more disconnected. Antioquia ranked 22nd in 1975, 19th in 1976-1990, 18th in 1991-2005 and 18th in 2006-2020.