Comparisons
Apure vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Venezuela: Cojedes and Trujillo
Apure in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Apure followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Apure, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Biruaca and Las Mercedes. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Biruaca was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Las Mercedes rose steadily.
How do development practices in Apure fare in comparison to others in Venezuela? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Apure was the 16th-most disconnected out of the 24 regions in Venezuela. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Venezuela, street construction in Apure has become more disconnected. Apure ranked 23rd in 1975, 23rd in 1976-1990, 15th in 1991-2005 and 16th in 2006-2020.
Apure in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Apure is Las Mercedes with an SNDi of 5.66, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Biruaca with an SNDi of 3.52, which is relatively sprawly. See trends for these cities: Biruaca, Las Mercedes
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Apure followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Apure, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Biruaca and Las Mercedes. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Biruaca was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Las Mercedes rose steadily.
To date, Apure is the 21st-most disconnected out of the 24 regions in Venezuela. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Venezuela, the street network in Apure has become more disconnected. Apure ranked 23rd in 1975, 23rd in 1976-1990, 21st in 1991-2005 and 21st in 2006-2020.