Comparisons
Minas Gerais vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Brazil: Rio de Janeiro and Parana
Minas Gerais in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Minas Gerais followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Minas Gerais, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Belo Horizonte, Uberlândia and Juiz de Fora. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Belo Horizonte rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Uberlândia rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Juiz de Fora rose steadily.
Minas Gerais in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Minas Gerais is Juiz de Fora with an SNDi of 4.46, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Ituiutaba with an SNDi of 1.3, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Ituiutaba, Juiz de Fora
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Minas Gerais rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Minas Gerais, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Belo Horizonte, Uberlândia and Juiz de Fora. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Minas Gerais follow the same region trend.