Comparisons
Maramures vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Romania: Buzau and Botosani
Maramureș in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Maramureș followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Maramureș, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Baia Mare. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Baia Mare rose steadily.
How do development practices in Maramureș fare in comparison to others in Romania? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Maramureș was the 28th-most disconnected out of the 29 regions in Romania. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Romania, street construction in Maramureș has become more disconnected. Maramureș ranked 29th in 1975, 29th in 1976-1990, 29th in 1991-2005 and 28th in 2006-2020.
Maramureș in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Maramureș is Baia Mare with an SNDi of 2.84, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Baia Mare with an SNDi of 2.84, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Baia Mare, Baia Mare
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Maramureș rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Maramureș, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Baia Mare. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Maramureș follow the same region trend.
To date, Maramureș is the 29th-most disconnected out of the 29 regions in Romania. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Maramureș ranked 29th in 1975, 29th in 1976-1990, 29th in 1991-2005 and 29th in 2006-2020.