Comparisons
Hidalgo vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Mexico: Aguascalientes and Oaxaca
Hidalgo in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Hidalgo followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Hidalgo, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Pachuca, Tulancingo and Santa Matilde. Out of the three cities, Tulancingo and Santa Matilde do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tulancingo peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Santa Matilde rose steadily.
Hidalgo in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Hidalgo is Santa Matilde with an SNDi of 4.53, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Ciudad Sahagún with an SNDi of 1.93, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Ciudad Sahagún, Santa Matilde
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Hidalgo rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Hidalgo, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Pachuca, Tulancingo and Santa Matilde. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Hidalgo follow the same region trend.