Comparisons
Michoacan vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Mexico: Sonora and Sinaloa
Michoacán in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Michoacán followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Michoacán, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Morelia, Uruapan and Lázaro Cárdenas. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Michoacán follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Michoacán fare in comparison to others in México? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Michoacán was the 21st-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 Michoacán has become more connected. Michoacán ranked 17th in 1975, 18th in 1976-1990, 17th in 1991-2005 and 21st in 2006-2020.
Michoacán in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Michoacán is Zitácuaro with an SNDi of 3.84, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Apatzingán with an SNDi of 1.9, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Apatzingán, Zitácuaro
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Michoacán rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Michoacán, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Morelia, Uruapan and Lázaro Cárdenas. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Michoacán follow the same region trend.
To date, Michoacán is the 17th-most disconnected out of the 31 regions in México. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Michoacán ranked 17th in 1975, 17th in 1976-1990, 18th in 1991-2005 and 17th in 2006-2020.