Comparisons
Quintana Roo vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Mexico: Morelos and Queretaro
Quintana Roo in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Quintana Roo rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Quintana Roo, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Cancún, Playa del Carmen and Chetumal. Out of the three cities, Playa del Carmen and Chetumal do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Playa del Carmen followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Chetumal followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in Quintana Roo fare in comparison to others in México? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Quintana Roo was the 14th-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 Quintana Roo has become more connected. Quintana Roo ranked 2nd in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 14th in 2006-2020.
Quintana Roo in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Quintana Roo is Playa del Carmen with an SNDi of 2.71, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is San Miguel de Cozumel with an SNDi of 1.56, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: San Miguel de Cozumel, Playa del Carmen
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Quintana Roo rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Quintana Roo, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Cancún, Playa del Carmen and Chetumal. Out of the three cities, Playa del Carmen does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Playa del Carmen followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
To date, Quintana Roo is the 12th-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 Quintana Roo has become more connected. Quintana Roo ranked 2nd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 12th in 2006-2020.