Comparisons
Sonora vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Mexico: Michoacan and Sinaloa
Sonora in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Sonora followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Sonora, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Hermosillo, Ciudad Obregón and El Alamito. Out of the three cities, Ciudad Obregón does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ciudad Obregón rose steadily.
Sonora in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Sonora is El Alamito with an SNDi of 4.0, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is San Luis Río Colorado with an SNDi of 1.06, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: San Luis Río Colorado, El Alamito
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Sonora rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Sonora, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Hermosillo, Ciudad Obregón and El Alamito. Out of the three cities, El Alamito does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in El Alamito followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.