Comparisons
Narino vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Colombia: Tolima and Cesar
Nariño in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Nariño followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Nariño, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Pasto, Tumaco and Ipiales. Out of the three cities, Tumaco and Ipiales do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tumaco was at its lowest in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ipiales peaked in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Nariño fare in comparison to others in Colombia? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Nariño was the 25th-most disconnected out of the 30 regions in Colombia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Nariño ranked 25th in 1975, 20th in 1976-1990, 18th in 1991-2005 and 25th in 2006-2020.
Nariño in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Nariño is Tumaco with an SNDi of 3.68, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Ipiales with an SNDi of 2.87, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Ipiales, Tumaco
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Nariño followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Nariño, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Pasto, Tumaco and Ipiales. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Pasto rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Tumaco was at its lowest in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ipiales peaked in 1976-1990.
To date, Nariño is the 19th-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 Nariño has become more disconnected. Nariño ranked 25th in 1975, 24th in 1976-1990, 19th in 1991-2005 and 19th in 2006-2020.