Comparisons
Atlantico vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Colombia: Santander and Bolivar
Atlántico in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Atlántico followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Atlántico, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Barranquilla and Sabanalarga. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Atlántico follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Atlántico fare in comparison to others in Colombia? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Atlántico was the 5th-most disconnected out of the 30 regions in Colombia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Colombia, street construction in Atlántico has become more connected. Atlántico ranked 1st in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 4th in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.
Atlántico in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Atlántico is Sabanalarga with an SNDi of 1.9, which is very well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Barranquilla with an SNDi of 1.54, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Barranquilla, Sabanalarga
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Atlántico rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Atlántico, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Barranquilla and Sabanalarga. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Atlántico follow the same region trend.
To date, Atlántico is the 1st-most disconnected out of the 30 regions in Colombia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Atlántico ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.