Comparisons
Ica vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Peru: Junin and Cusco
Ica in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ica peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Ica, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Ica, Chincha Alta and Parcona. Out of the three cities, Ica and Chincha Alta do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ica fell steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Chincha Alta followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in Ica fare in comparison to others in Peru? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Ica was the 5th-most disconnected out of the 22 regions in Peru. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Peru, street construction in Ica has become more disconnected. Ica ranked 12th in 1975, 4th in 1976-1990, 13th in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.
Ica in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Ica is Ica with an SNDi of 2.9, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Pisco with an SNDi of 1.68, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Pisco, Ica
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ica peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Ica, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Ica, Chincha Alta and Parcona. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ica fell steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Chincha Alta rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Parcona peaked in 1991-2005.
To date, Ica is the 7th-most disconnected out of the 22 regions in Peru. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Peru, the street network in Ica has become more disconnected. Ica ranked 12th in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 7th in 2006-2020.