Comparisons
Magdalena vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Colombia: Cordoba and Risaralda
Magdalena in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Magdalena followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Magdalena, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Santa Marta, Ciénaga and Peñon del Rodadero. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Magdalena follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Magdalena fare in comparison to others in Colombia? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Magdalena was the 11th-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 Magdalena has become more connected. Magdalena ranked 8th in 1975, 15th in 1976-1990, 11th in 1991-2005 and 11th in 2006-2020.
Magdalena in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Magdalena is Peñon del Rodadero with an SNDi of 3.34, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Ciénaga with an SNDi of 1.6, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Ciénaga, Peñon del Rodadero
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Magdalena rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Magdalena, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Santa Marta, Ciénaga and Peñon del Rodadero. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Magdalena follow the same region trend.
To date, Magdalena is the 11th-most disconnected out of the 30 regions in Colombia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Colombia, the street network in Magdalena has become more connected. Magdalena ranked 8th in 1975, 8th in 1976-1990, 9th in 1991-2005 and 11th in 2006-2020.