Comparisons
Extremadura vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Spain: La Rioja and Ceuta y Melilla
Extremadura in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Extremadura followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Extremadura, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Badajoz. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Extremadura follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Extremadura fare in comparison to others in Spain? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Extremadura was the 1st-most disconnected out of the 18 regions in Spain. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Spain, street construction in Extremadura has become more disconnected. Extremadura ranked 2nd in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.
Extremadura in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Extremadura is Badajoz with an SNDi of 1.35, which is very well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Badajoz with an SNDi of 1.35, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Badajoz, Badajoz
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Extremadura rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Extremadura, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Badajoz. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Extremadura follow the same region trend.
To date, Extremadura is the 1st-most disconnected out of the 18 regions in Spain. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Spain, the street network in Extremadura has become more disconnected. Extremadura ranked 2nd in 1975, 2nd in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.