Comparisons
Chihuahua vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Mexico: Coahuila and Tamaulipas
Chihuahua in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Chihuahua rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Chihuahua, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua and Delicias. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ciudad Juárez followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Chihuahua followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Delicias followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in Chihuahua fare in comparison to others in México? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Chihuahua was the 4th-most disconnected out of the 31 regions in México. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in México, street construction in Chihuahua has become more disconnected. Chihuahua ranked 6th in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 4th in 2006-2020.
Chihuahua in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Chihuahua is Ciudad Juárez with an SNDi of 2.57, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Nuevo Casas Grandes with an SNDi of 1.24, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Nuevo Casas Grandes, Ciudad Juárez
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Chihuahua rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Chihuahua, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua and Delicias. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Chihuahua follow the same region trend.
To date, Chihuahua is the 2nd-most disconnected out of the 31 regions in México. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in México, the street network in Chihuahua has become more disconnected. Chihuahua ranked 6th in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 2nd in 2006-2020.