Comparisons
Coahuila vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Mexico: Chihuahua and Tamaulipas
Coahuila in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Coahuila followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Coahuila, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Torreón, Saltillo and Monclova. Out of the three cities, Monclova does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Monclova rose steadily.
How do development practices in Coahuila fare in comparison to others in México? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Coahuila was the 8th-most disconnected out of the 31 regions in México. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Coahuila ranked 8th in 1975, 14th in 1976-1990, 10th in 1991-2005 and 8th in 2006-2020.
Coahuila in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Coahuila is Torreón with an SNDi of 2.91, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Sabinas with an SNDi of 1.63, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Sabinas, Torreón
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Coahuila rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Coahuila, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Torreón, Saltillo and Monclova. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Coahuila follow the same region trend.
To date, Coahuila is the 9th-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 Coahuila has become more connected. Coahuila ranked 8th in 1975, 12th in 1976-1990, 10th in 1991-2005 and 9th in 2006-2020.