Comparisons
Quintana Roo vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Mexico: Morelos and Queretaro
Quintana Roo in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Quintana Roo rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Quintana Roo, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Cancún, Playa del Carmen and Chetumal. Out of the three cities, Playa del Carmen and Chetumal do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Playa del Carmen followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Chetumal followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
Quintana Roo in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Quintana Roo is Playa del Carmen with an SNDi of 2.71, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is San Miguel de Cozumel with an SNDi of 1.56, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: San Miguel de Cozumel, Playa del Carmen
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Quintana Roo rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Quintana Roo, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Cancún, Playa del Carmen and Chetumal. Out of the three cities, Playa del Carmen does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Playa del Carmen followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.