Comparisons
Tolima vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Colombia: Narino and Cesar
Tolima in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tolima followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Tolima, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Ibagué and Espinal. Out of the two cities, Ibagué does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ibagué rose steadily.
Tolima in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Tolima is Ibagué with an SNDi of 3.17, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Espinal with an SNDi of 1.96, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Espinal, Ibagué
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Tolima followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Tolima, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Ibagué and Espinal. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ibagué rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Espinal peaked in 1976-1990.