Comparisons
La Guajira vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Colombia: Huila and Boyaca
La Guajira in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in La Guajira followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in La Guajira, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Riohacha, Maicao and Uribia. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in La Guajira follow the same region trend.
La Guajira in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in La Guajira is Maicao with an SNDi of 1.81, which is very well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Manaure with an SNDi of 1.36, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Manaure, Maicao
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in La Guajira peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in La Guajira, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Riohacha, Maicao and Uribia. Out of the three cities, Riohacha does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Riohacha followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.