Comparisons
Trujillo vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Venezuela: Cojedes and Nueva Esparta
Trujillo in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Trujillo peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Trujillo, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Valera and Boconó. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Valera peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Boconó followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
How do development practices in Trujillo fare in comparison to others in Venezuela? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Trujillo was the 11th-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 Trujillo has become more disconnected. Trujillo ranked 20th in 1975, 17th in 1976-1990, 18th in 1991-2005 and 11th in 2006-2020.
Trujillo in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Trujillo is Valera with an SNDi of 6.08, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Boconó with an SNDi of 4.85, which is sprawly. See trends for these cities: Boconó, Valera
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Trujillo peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Trujillo, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Valera and Boconó. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Valera rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Boconó rose steadily.
To date, Trujillo is the 20th-most disconnected out of the 24 regions in Venezuela. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Trujillo ranked 20th in 1975, 20th in 1976-1990, 20th in 1991-2005 and 20th in 2006-2020.