Comparisons
Azuay vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Ecuador: El Oro and Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas
Azuay in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Azuay followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Azuay, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Cuenca. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Cuenca was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
How do development practices in Azuay fare in comparison to others in Ecuador? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Azuay was the 18th-most disconnected out of the 19 regions in Ecuador. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Azuay ranked 18th in 1975, 18th in 1976-1990, 18th in 1991-2005 and 18th in 2006-2020.
Azuay in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Azuay is Cuenca with an SNDi of 3.92, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Cuenca with an SNDi of 3.92, which is relatively sprawly. See trends for these cities: Cuenca, Cuenca
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Azuay peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Azuay, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Cuenca. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Cuenca was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
To date, Azuay is the 18th-most disconnected out of the 19 regions in Ecuador. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Azuay ranked 18th in 1975, 18th in 1976-1990, 18th in 1991-2005 and 18th in 2006-2020.