Comparisons
Alagoas vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Brazil: Mato Grosso do Sul and Piaui
Alagoas in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Alagoas followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Alagoas, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Maceió, Arapiraca and São Miguel dos Campos. Out of the three cities, Maceió and São Miguel dos Campos do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Maceió rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in São Miguel dos Campos peaked in 1976-1990.
Alagoas in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Alagoas is Maceió with an SNDi of 3.56, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is São Miguel dos Campos with an SNDi of 1.36, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: São Miguel dos Campos, Maceió
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Alagoas rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Alagoas, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Maceió, Arapiraca and São Miguel dos Campos. Out of the three cities, São Miguel dos Campos does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in São Miguel dos Campos peaked in 1976-1990.