Comparisons
Piaui vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Brazil: Sergipe and Mato Grosso do Sul
Piauí in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Piauí followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Piauí, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Teresina, Parnaíba and Floriano. Out of the three cities, Floriano does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Floriano rose steadily.
Piauí in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Piauí is Floriano with an SNDi of 2.29, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Parnaíba with an SNDi of 1.57, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Parnaíba, Floriano
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Piauí followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Piauí, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Teresina, Parnaíba and Floriano. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Teresina rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Parnaíba rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Floriano rose steadily.