Comparisons
Chimborazo vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Ecuador: Loja and Imbabura
Chimborazo in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Chimborazo peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Chimborazo, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Riobamba. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Chimborazo follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Chimborazo fare in comparison to others in Ecuador? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Chimborazo was the 1st-most disconnected out of the 19 regions in Ecuador. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Ecuador, street construction in Chimborazo has become more disconnected. Chimborazo ranked 7th in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 8th in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.
Chimborazo in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Chimborazo is Riobamba with an SNDi of 2.15, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Riobamba with an SNDi of 2.15, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Riobamba, Riobamba
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Chimborazo peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Chimborazo, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Riobamba. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Riobamba peaked in 1991-2005.
To date, Chimborazo is the 6th-most disconnected out of the 19 regions in Ecuador. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Ecuador, the street network in Chimborazo has become more disconnected. Chimborazo ranked 7th in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.