Comparisons
Risaralda vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Colombia: Cordoba and Cundinamarca
Risaralda in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Risaralda followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Risaralda, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Pereira and Santa Rosa de Cabal. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Risaralda follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Risaralda fare in comparison to others in Colombia? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Risaralda was the 24th-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 Risaralda has become more connected. Risaralda ranked 20th in 1975, 25th in 1976-1990, 25th in 1991-2005 and 24th in 2006-2020.
Risaralda in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Risaralda is Pereira with an SNDi of 3.53, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Santa Rosa de Cabal with an SNDi of 3.15, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Santa Rosa de Cabal, Pereira
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Risaralda rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Risaralda, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Pereira and Santa Rosa de Cabal. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Risaralda follow the same region trend.
To date, Risaralda is the 23rd-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 Risaralda has become more connected. Risaralda ranked 20th in 1975, 22nd in 1976-1990, 23rd in 1991-2005 and 23rd in 2006-2020.