The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tungurahua followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Tungurahua, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Ambato. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ambato peaked in 1976-1990.

How do development practices in Tungurahua fare in comparison to others in Ecuador? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Tungurahua was the 10th-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 Tungurahua has become more disconnected. Tungurahua ranked 14th in 1975, 9th in 1976-1990, 17th in 1991-2005 and 10th in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Tungurahua is Ambato with an SNDi of 3.4, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Ambato with an SNDi of 3.4, which is relatively sprawly. See trends for these cities: Ambato, Ambato

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Tungurahua peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Tungurahua, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Ambato. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Tungurahua follow the same region trend.

To date, Tungurahua is the 14th-most disconnected out of the 19 regions in Ecuador. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Tungurahua ranked 14th in 1975, 12th in 1976-1990, 15th in 1991-2005 and 14th in 2006-2020.