Comparisons
Chiapas vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Mexico: Guerrero and San Luis Potosi
Chiapas in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Chiapas rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Chiapas, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Tapachula and San Cristóbal de las Casas. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tuxtla Gutiérrez followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tapachula peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in San Cristóbal de las Casas followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in Chiapas fare in comparison to others in México? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Chiapas was the 23rd-most disconnected out of the 31 regions in México. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in México, street construction in Chiapas has become more connected. Chiapas ranked 20th in 1975, 22nd in 1976-1990, 25th in 1991-2005 and 23rd in 2006-2020.
Chiapas in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Chiapas is Tapachula with an SNDi of 3.66, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Cintalapa with an SNDi of 2.01, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Cintalapa, Tapachula
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Chiapas rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Chiapas, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Tapachula and San Cristóbal de las Casas. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Chiapas follow the same region trend.
To date, Chiapas is the 22nd-most disconnected out of the 31 regions in México. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in México, the street network in Chiapas has become more connected. Chiapas ranked 20th in 1975, 20th in 1976-1990, 21st in 1991-2005 and 22nd in 2006-2020.