Comparisons
Pernambuco vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Brazil: Rio Grande do Sul and Bahia
Pernambuco in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Pernambuco followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Pernambuco, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Recife, Petrolina and Caruaru. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Pernambuco follow the same region trend.
Pernambuco in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Pernambuco is Gravatá with an SNDi of 3.72, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Santa Cruz do Capibaribe with an SNDi of 1.52, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Santa Cruz do Capibaribe, Gravatá
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Pernambuco rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Pernambuco, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Recife, Petrolina and Caruaru. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Pernambuco follow the same region trend.